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Anti-inflammatory activity of 5,7-dimethoxyflavone
Planta Medica
|April 1, 1989
Abstract:
The anti-inflammatory activity of 5,7-dimethoxyflavone (5,7-DMF) has been assessed. It was found to possess a comparable effect to aspirin on the rat paw edema model, and it showed no inhibition on cotton pellet-induced granuloma formation. On the rat pleurisy model, 5,7-DMF exhibited an antiexudative effect, interfered with leukocyte migration, and markedly inhibited prostaglandin biosynthesis. In addition, 5,7-DMF caused marked lowering of the rectal temperature of rats. The results obtained from Hippocratic screening revealed that 5,7-DMF possessed a weak CNS depressant activity.