Semi-Synthetic Approach Leading to 8-Prenylnaringenin and 6-Prenylnaringenin: Optimization of the Microwave-Assisted Demethylation of Xanthohumol Using Design of Experiments

The isomers 8-prenylnaringenin and 6-prenylnaringenin, both secondary metabolites occurring in hops, show interesting biological effects, like estrogen-like, cytotoxic, or neuro regenerative activities. Accordingly, abundant sources for this special flavonoids are needed. Extraction is not recommend...

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Main Authors: Corinna Urmann, Herbert Riepl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/17/4007