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kolaviron

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Description

kolaviron: antihepatotoxic fraction of biflavonones from Garcinia kola seeds; phalloidine antagonist [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

kolaflavanone : A biflavonoid isolated from the seeds of Garcinia kola that has been shown to exhibit hepatoprotective activity. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

FloraRankFlora DefinitionFamilyFamily Definition
GarciniagenusA plant genus of the family CLUSIACEAE. Members contain XANTHONES.[MeSH]ClusiaceaeThe mangosteen plant family (sometimes classified as Guttiferae; also known as Hypericaceae) of the order THEALES, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida. It includes trees and shrubs with resinous, sticky sap, usually with broad-ended, oblong, leathery leaves with a strong, central vein, flowers with many stamens.[MeSH]
Garcinia kolaspeciesA plant species of the family CLUSIACEAE. The common name of 'Bitter Kola' is sometimes also used to refer to COLA.[MeSH]ClusiaceaeThe mangosteen plant family (sometimes classified as Guttiferae; also known as Hypericaceae) of the order THEALES, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida. It includes trees and shrubs with resinous, sticky sap, usually with broad-ended, oblong, leathery leaves with a strong, central vein, flowers with many stamens.[MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID155169
CHEMBL ID4794351
CHEBI ID28521
SCHEMBL ID4742819
MeSH IDM0132248

Synonyms (21)

Synonym
(2s,2'r,3r,3'r)-2,2',3,3'-tetrahydro-3',5,5',7,7'-pentahydroxy-2'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-(3,8'-bi-4h-1-benzopyran)-4,4'-dione
CHEBI:28521
68705-66-8
kolaflavanone
C09761
kolaviron
(2s,2'r,3r,3'r)-3',5,5',7,7'-pentahydroxy-2'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,2',3,3'-tetrahydro-4h,4'h-3,8'-bichromene-4,4'-dione
LMPK12040002
(2r,3r)-8-[(2s,3r)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2,3-dihydrochromen-3-yl]-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one
(3,8'-bi-4h-1-benzopyran)-4,4'-dione, 2,2',3,3'-tetrahydro-3',5,5',7,7'-pentahydroxy-2'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, (2s,2'r,3r,3'r)-
97560-11-7
unii-px7m0yv62g
px7m0yv62g ,
SCHEMBL4742819
(3,8'-bi-4h-1-benzopyran)-4,4'-dione, 2,2',3,3'-tetrahydro-3',5,5',7,7'-pentahydroxy-2'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, (2s-(2.alpha.,3.beta.(2's*,3's*)))-
VY4E467596
DTXSID80243039
Q27103752
CHEMBL4794351
(2s,2'r,3r,3'r)-3',5,5',7,7'-pentahydroxy-2'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-[3,8'-bichroman]-4,4'-dione
AKOS040752272

Research Excerpts

Overview

Kolaviron is a phytochemical with several pharmacological effects namely anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-genotoxic activities. Kolaviron (KVN) is a biflavonoid isolated from Garcinia kola Heckel.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"  Kolaviron is a mixture of bi-flavonoids from seed Garcinia kola seed, and has been previously shown to exhibit Nrf2 antioxidant-mediated inhibition of neuroinflammation in LPS-activated BV2 microglia. "( Kolaviron protects rats from cognitive decline induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Wistar rat.
Adebimpe-John, OE; Olajide, OO; Olopade, FE; Onasanwo, SA, 2021
)
2.79
"Kolaviron is a phytochemical with several pharmacological effects namely anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-genotoxic activities."( Kolaviron via anti-inflammatory and redox regulatory mechanisms abates multi-walled carbon nanotubes-induced neurobehavioral deficits in rats.
Adedara, IA; Ajeleti, AO; Awogbindin, IO; Farombi, EO; Maduako, IC; Owoeye, O; Owumi, SE; Patlolla, AK, 2020
)
2.72
"Kolaviron (KVN) is a biflavonoid isolated from Garcinia kola Heckel, which has been reported for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties."( Kolaviron: A Biflavonoid with Numerous Health Benefits.
Chukwuma, CI; Erukainure, OL; Islam, MS; Salau, VF, 2021
)
2.79
"Kolaviron (KV) is a flavonoid-rich portion obtained from Garcinia kola seeds with a number of reported pharmacological effects. "( Kolaviron Ameliorates 7, 12-Dimethylbenzanthracene - Induced Mammary Damage.
Erukainure, OL; Forcados, GE; Ibrahima, MA; Katsayal, SB; Muhammad, A; Suleiman, RB; Umara, IA, 2022
)
3.61
"Kolaviron is a biflavonoid complex from Garcinia kola seeds with anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties."( Garcinia kola seed biflavonoid fraction (Kolaviron), increases longevity and attenuates rotenone-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster.
Abolaji, AO; Awunah, MT; Farombi, EO; Farombi, TH; Oropo, AS; Owoje, OA, 2018
)
1.47
"Kolaviron is a phytochemical isolated from Garcina kola (G. "( Kolaviron was protective against sodium azide (NaN3) induced oxidative stress in the prefrontal cortex.
Akinola, OB; Bankole, OO; Enaibe, BU; Laoye, BJ; Ogundele, OM; Olajide, OJ, 2016
)
3.32
"Kolaviron is a mixture of biflavonoids found in the nut of the West African edible seed Garcinia kola, and it has been reported to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities. "( Inhibition of neuroinflammation in BV2 microglia by the biflavonoid kolaviron is dependent on the Nrf2/ARE antioxidant protective mechanism.
El-Bakoush, A; Olajide, OA; Onasanwo, SA; Velagapudi, R, 2016
)
2.11

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Kolaviron has considerable anti-inflammatory potentials, reducing lipopolysaccharide activation of macrophages."( Kolaviron protects rats from cognitive decline induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Wistar rat.
Adebimpe-John, OE; Olajide, OO; Olopade, FE; Onasanwo, SA, 2021
)
2.79

Treatment

Kolaviron (100mg/kg) treatment significantly ameliorated hyperglycemia and liver dysfunction. Kolaviron treatment markedly improved antioxidant status and abated inflammatory response.

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"Kolaviron (100mg/kg) treatment significantly ameliorated hyperglycemia and liver dysfunction. "( Kolaviron, a Garcinia biflavonoid complex ameliorates hyperglycemia-mediated hepatic injury in rats via suppression of inflammatory responses.
Ayepola, OR; Brooks, NL; Chegou, NN; Oguntibeju, OO, 2013
)
3.28
"Kolaviron treatment markedly improved antioxidant status and abated inflammatory response evidenced by reduction in the levels of proinflammatory cytokines and growth factor, lipid peroxidation product, and the restoration of activities of erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes in the blood of diabetic rats."( Kolaviron improved resistance to oxidative stress and inflammation in the blood (erythrocyte, serum, and plasma) of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Ayepola, OR; Brooks, NL; Oguntibeju, OO, 2014
)
3.29
"Kolaviron treatment of diabetic rats restored the activities of antioxidant enzymes, reduced lipid peroxidation and increased ORAC and GSH concentration in renal tissues."( Kolaviron, a biflavonoid complex of Garcinia kola seeds modulates apoptosis by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetes-induced nephrotoxic rats.
Ayepola, OR; Brooks, NL; Cerf, ME; Oguntibeju, OO, 2014
)
2.57
"Kolaviron co-treatment significantly ameliorated B[a]P mediated damages by suppressing pro-inflammatory mediators and enhancing the antioxidant status, neuroendocrine function, sperm characteristics and improving the architecture of the brain and testes in B[a]P-treated rats."( Kolaviron protects against benzo[a]pyrene-induced functional alterations along the brain-pituitary-gonadal axis in male rats.
Adedara, IA; Aiyegbusi, MA; Dagunduro, JO; Daramola, YM; Farombi, EO; Owoeye, O, 2015
)
2.58
"Kolaviron pre-treatment 1 h before ulcer induction attenuated the HCl/ethanol reduction in CAT, SOD and GSH by 43%, 42% and 30%, respectively, and 67%, 68% and 64% following 72 h treatment with kolaviron."( Attenuation of indomethacin- and HCl/ethanol-induced oxidative gastric mucosa damage in rats by kolaviron, a natural biflavonoid of Garcinia kola seed.
Farombi, EO; Olaleye, SB, 2006
)
1.27
"Treatment with kolaviron showed to be sex-dependent with a significant difference (p<0.0001), when pre-treatment and post-treatment effects were compared between male and female rats."( Effects of Kolaviron on Pneumonia-like Infection Induced in Albino Wistar Rats.
Catherine, OF; Dozie, NC; Dozie-Nwakile, OC; Felicia, ON; Kingsley, UI, 2021
)
1.35
"Pre- treatment with kolaviron not only reversed these biochemical alterations but also significantly attenuated these observed histopathological changes."( Neuroprotective effects of kolaviron against psycho-emotional stress induced oxidative brain injury in rats: The whisker removal model.
Fasanmade, AA; Ibironke, GF, 2016
)
1.05
"Post-treatment with kolaviron also attenuated I/R-induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammatory events, excitotoxicity as well as mitochondrial dysfunction in brain tissues."( Neurotherapeutic potential of kolaviron on neurotransmitter dysregulation, excitotoxicity, mitochondrial electron transport chain dysfunction and redox imbalance in 2-VO brain ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Akinmoladun, AC; Amoo, ZA; Farombi, EO; Ojo, OB; Olaleye, MT; Saliu, IO, 2019
)
1.12
"Treatment with kolaviron reversed the rotenone-associated locomotor impairment and exploratory deficits, motor/neuromuscular incompetence, striatal neurodegeneration, neurobiochemical imbalance, altered antioxidant defence system and neuroinflammation."( Neuroprotective role of kolaviron in striatal redo-inflammation associated with rotenone model of Parkinson's disease.
Abah, VO; Adebambo, OI; Aladelokun, OB; Awogbindin, IO; Ezekiel, IO; Farombi, EO; Farombi, TH; Izomoh, ER; Oladele, JO, 2019
)
1.16
"Co-treatment with kolaviron and vitamin E effectively reversed the PHT-mediated alterations in the hematology, brain antioxidant status and histomorphometry when compared to PHT only."( Kolaviron and vitamin E ameliorate hematotoxicity and oxidative stress in brains of prepubertal rats treated with an anticonvulsant phenytoin.
Adedara, IA; Adeyemo, OA; Bakare, OS; Egun, C; Farombi, EO; Owoeye, O, 2014
)
2.17
"Pretreatment with kolaviron, fraction I and fraction II at a dose of 100 mg/kg for seven consecutive days before challenge with a single dose of GalNH(2) (800 mg/ kg) significantly (P<0.05) decreased serum alanine (ALT) and aspartate (AST) aminotransferases by 67%, 70%, 71% and 39%, 35%, 46%, respectively over GalNH(2)-only intoxicated mice."( Hepatoprotection of D-galactosamine-induced toxicity in mice by purified fractions from Garcinia kola seeds.
Adaramoye, OA; Adeyemi, EO, 2006
)
0.66

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The ability of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) to attenuate the toxic effect of 2-AAF was also examined."( Chemoprevention of 2-acetylaminofluorene-induced hepatotoxicity and lipid peroxidation in rats by kolaviron--a Garcinia kola seed extract.
Agboola, AO; Emerole, GO; Farombi, EO; Nwankwo, JO; Tahnteng, JG, 2000
)
0.52
"Nevirapine (NVP) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV infections and has been reported to be toxic to the male reproductive system."( Nevirapine induces testicular toxicity in Wistar rats: reversal effect of kolaviron (biflavonoid from Garcinia kola seeds).
Adaramoye, OA; Akanni, OO; Farombi, EO, 2013
)
0.62
" In contrast, NVP-2T did not produce an adverse effect on the biochemical indices studied in testes and sperm of rats."( Nevirapine induces testicular toxicity in Wistar rats: reversal effect of kolaviron (biflavonoid from Garcinia kola seeds).
Adaramoye, OA; Akanni, OO; Farombi, EO, 2013
)
0.62
"Taken together, KV reversed the adverse effects of NVP-4T on testicular antioxidant enzymes and markers of oxidative stress in the rats."( Nevirapine induces testicular toxicity in Wistar rats: reversal effect of kolaviron (biflavonoid from Garcinia kola seeds).
Adaramoye, OA; Akanni, OO; Farombi, EO, 2013
)
0.62
"Phenytoin (PHT), an anticonvulsant agent, widely used for the treatment of epilepsy has been reported to exhibit toxic side effects."( Kolaviron and vitamin E ameliorate hematotoxicity and oxidative stress in brains of prepubertal rats treated with an anticonvulsant phenytoin.
Adedara, IA; Adeyemo, OA; Bakare, OS; Egun, C; Farombi, EO; Owoeye, O, 2014
)
1.85
" The combination of anti-TB drugs (4-Tabs)- isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RIF), pyrazinamide (PZA) and ethambutol (ETB) are effective in the management of the disease, however, their toxic effect is a major concern."( Ameliorative Effects of Kolaviron, a Biflavonoid Fraction from Garcinia Kola Seed, on Hepato-renal Toxicity of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in Wistar Rats.
Adaramoye, OA; Adefisan, A; Adeyemi, O; Akanni, OO; Kehinde, AO; Oyinlola, I, 2016
)
0.74
"These findings suggest that anti-TB drugs elicit oxidative damage in liver and kidney of rats while KV protects against the adverse effects via antioxidative mechanism."( Ameliorative Effects of Kolaviron, a Biflavonoid Fraction from Garcinia Kola Seed, on Hepato-renal Toxicity of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in Wistar Rats.
Adaramoye, OA; Adefisan, A; Adeyemi, O; Akanni, OO; Kehinde, AO; Oyinlola, I, 2016
)
0.74

Dosage Studied

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" Based on the efficacy (Emax) and potency (EC50) values for the dose-response curves of the agonists, it isconcluded that enhanced differential contractile responses elicited by agonists in K+-free PSS were significantly attenuatedby kolaviron concentration-dependently."( Differential Kolaviron Attenuated Contractile Responses to Agonists on Isolated Rabbit Aorta in Na+-K+ Pump Blockade.
Ofeimun, JO; Uche, OK, 2017
)
1.01
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
hepatoprotective agentAny compound that is able to prevent damage to the liver.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (5)

ClassDescription
biflavonoidA flavonoid oligomer that is obtained by the oxidative coupling of at least two units of aryl-substituted benzopyran rings or its substituted derivatives, resulting in the two ring systems being joined together by a single atom or bond.
ring assemblyTwo or more cyclic systems (single rings or fused systems) which are directly joined to each other by double or single bonds are named ring assemblies when the number of such direct ring junctions is one less than the number of cyclic systems involved.
dihydroflavonolsAny hydroxyflavanone in which a hydroxy group is present at position 3 of the heterocyclic ring.
secondary alpha-hydroxy ketoneAn alpha-hydroxy ketone in which the carbonyl group and the hydroxy group are linked by a carbon bearing one hydrogen and one organyl group. Secondary alpha-hydroxy ketones are also known as acyloins, and are formally derived from reductive coupling of two carboxylic acid groups.
4'-methoxyflavanonesAny methoxyflavanone having a methoxy substituent located at position 4'.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1696174Bactericidal activity against Streptococcus sobrinus 6715 assessed as reduction in bacterial growth incubated for 48 hrs by INT dye based broth dilution method2020Journal of natural products, 07-24, Volume: 83, Issue:7
Garcinoic Acids and a Benzophenone Derivative from the Seeds of
AID1696171Antibacterial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis ATCC 33277 assessed as reduction in bacterial growth incubated for 24 hrs by INT dye based broth dilution method2020Journal of natural products, 07-24, Volume: 83, Issue:7
Garcinoic Acids and a Benzophenone Derivative from the Seeds of
AID1696173Antibacterial activity against Streptococcus sobrinus 6715 assessed as reduction in bacterial growth incubated for 24 hrs by INT dye based broth dilution method2020Journal of natural products, 07-24, Volume: 83, Issue:7
Garcinoic Acids and a Benzophenone Derivative from the Seeds of
AID1696172Bactericidal activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis ATCC 33277 assessed as reduction in bacterial growth incubated for 48 hrs by INT dye based broth dilution method2020Journal of natural products, 07-24, Volume: 83, Issue:7
Garcinoic Acids and a Benzophenone Derivative from the Seeds of
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (98)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19903 (3.06)18.7374
1990's1 (1.02)18.2507
2000's19 (19.39)29.6817
2010's52 (53.06)24.3611
2020's23 (23.47)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 29.01

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index29.01 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.64 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.30 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index36.71 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (29.01)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (0.97%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other102 (99.03%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]