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Cannflavins are a group of chemical compounds found in '' Cannabis sativa''. Chemically, they are prenylflavonoids and are unrelated to THC and other cannabinoids. Cannflavins A and B were first identified in the 1980s and cannflavin C was identified in 2008.
Because cannflavins A and B are inhibitors of
prostaglandin E2
Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), also known as dinoprostone, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties that is used as a medication. Dinoprostone is used in labor induction, bleeding after delivery, termination of pregnancy, and ...
production '' in vitro'', the cannflavins have been studied for their potential use as anti-inflammatory agents.
Biosynthesis
Cannflavins A and B are biosynthesized by prenylation of chrysoeriol.References
{{reflist Prenylflavonoids