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7,8-Dihydroxyflavone Trk receptor agonist

Cat.No.S8319

7,8-Dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF) acts as a potent and selective small-molecule agonist of the TrkB receptor (Kd ≈ 320 nM), the main signaling receptor of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone Trk receptor agonist Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 254.24

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Batch: Purity: 99.97%
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Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight 254.24 Formula

C15H10O4

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CAS No. 38183-03-8 Download SDF Storage of Stock Solutions

Synonyms 7,8-DHF Smiles C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C(=C(C=C3)O)O

Mechanism of Action

Targets/IC50/Ki
TrkB receptor
(Cell-free assay)
320 nM(Kd)
In vitro
7,8-DHF is one of the positive compounds that specifically activate TrkB, but not TrkA or TrkC, at a concentration of 250 nM. In addition to cortical and hippocampal neurons, 7,8-DHF also protects other cell types including the RGC (retinal ganglion cells) and PC12 cells from excitotoxic and oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and cell death. Thus, it has neuroprotective properties.
In vivo
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone is a bioavailable chemical that can pass through the BBB to provoke TrkB and its downstream PI3K/Akt and MAPK activation in mouse brain upon intraperitoneal or oral administration. 7,8-DHF promotes the survival and reduces apoptosis in cortical neurons of traumatic brain injury as administration of 7,8-DHF at 3 h post-injury reduces brain tissue damage via the PI3K/Akt pathway. Its treatment does not induce any apparent toxicity in mice and is not toxic to the mice during the chronic treatment. 7,8-DHF displays robust therapeutic efficacy toward Alzheimer's disease and inhibits obesity through activating muscular TrkB.
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