Amurensin K is an
oligostilbene
Oligostilbenoids (oligo- or polystilbenes) are oligomeric forms of stilbenoids. Some molecules are large enough to be considered polyphenols and constitute a class of tannins.
Examples Dimers
* Ampelopsin A
* Epsilon-viniferin
* Pallidol
* Q ...
. It is a
resveratrol
Resveratrol (3,5,4′-trihydroxy-''trans''-stilbene) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced by several plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack by pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi. Sources ...
tetramer found in ''
Vitis amurensis''.
Preliminary tests have shown it to be an effective
neuraminidase inhibitor Neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) are a class of drugs which block the neuraminidase enzyme. They are a commonly used antiviral drug type against influenza. Viral neuraminidases are essential for influenza reproduction, facilitating viral budding from ...
against the
influenza A virus subtype H1N1.
References
Resveratrol oligomers
Natural phenol tetramers
Grape
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