Characterization of anti-coagulant properties of prenylated coumarin ferulenol

Monia Monti, Mirko Pinotti, Giovanni Appendino, Franco Dallocchio, Tiziana Bellini, Fabiana Antognoni, Ferruccio Poli, Francesco Bernardi

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Abstract

We investigated the mechanisms underlying severe bleeding occurring upon consumption of Ferula communis. The prenylated coumarin ferulenol extracted from this plant did not directly affect blood coagulation but showed hepatocyte cytotoxicity and, at non-cytotoxic concentrations (< 100 nM), impaired factor X biosynthesis (40% reduction). Studies with ferulenol derivatives indicated the prenyl residue as major determinant of ferulenol activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1437-1440
Number of pages4
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects
Volume1770
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Blood coagulation
  • Cellular models
  • Factor X
  • Ferulenol
  • Haemorrhagic tendency

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