7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

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Description: TrkB agonist
Alternative Names: 7,8-DHF
Chemical Name: 7,8-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Citations (10)
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Biological Activity for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

7,8-Dihydroxyflavone is a tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) agonist that binds to the extracellular domain of the receptor (Kd = 320 nM). Inhibits glutamate-triggered apoptosis in hippocampal neurons in vitro and in vivo. Exhibits neuroprotective effects in an HD mouse model.

Technical Data for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

M. Wt 254.24
Formula C15H10O4
Storage Store at +4°C
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 38183-03-8
PubChem ID 1880
InChI Key COCYGNDCWFKTMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles O=C2C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1OC(C3=CC=CC=C3)=C2

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Solubility Data for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 25.42 100
2eq. NaOH 25.42 100

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.93 mL 19.67 mL 39.33 mL
5 mM 0.79 mL 3.93 mL 7.87 mL
10 mM 0.39 mL 1.97 mL 3.93 mL
50 mM 0.08 mL 0.39 mL 0.79 mL

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References for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Jang et al (2010) A selective TrkB agonist with potent neurotrophic activities by 7,8-dihydroxyflavone. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA 107 268

Andero et al (2012) 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, a TrkB receptor agonist, blocks long-term spatial memory impairment caused by immobilzation stress in rats. Hippocampus 22 399 PMID: 21136519

Jiang et al (2013) Small-molecule TrkB receptor agonists improve motor function and extend survival in a mouse model of Huntington's disease. Hum.Mol.Genet. 22 2462 PMID: 23446639


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10 Citations for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone include:

Choi et al (2013) Effect of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone as an antioxidant on in vitro maturation of oocytes and development of parthenogenetic embryos in pigs. Muscle Nerve 59 450 PMID: 23748647

Al-Qudah et al (2014) Brain-derived neurotrophic factor enhances cholinergic contraction of longitudinal muscle of rabbit intestine via activation of phospholipase C. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 306 G328 PMID: 24356881

Meltser et al (2014) TrkB-mediated protection against circadian sensitivity to noise trauma in the murine cochlea. Curr Biol 24 658 PMID: 24583017

Mantilla and Ermilov (2012) The novel TrkB receptor agonist 7,8-dihydroxyflavone enhances neuromuscular transmission. PLoS One 45 274 PMID: 22246885


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