Geiparvarin
Encyclopedia
Geiparvarin is a coumarin
derivative found in the leaves of the Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora
). It is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
.
Several analogue
s of geiparvarin have been studied for antitumor properties.
Coumarin
Coumarin is a fragrant chemical compound in the benzopyrone chemical class, found in many plants, notably in high concentration in the tonka bean , vanilla grass , sweet woodruff , mullein , sweet grass , cassia cinnamon and sweet clover...
derivative found in the leaves of the Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora
Geijera
Geijera is a genus in the Rutaceae family with approximately 8 species of shrubs and small trees native to Australia, New Guinea and New Caledonia. The one most known to horticulture is G. parviflora, better known as the wilga. Another species, G. paniculata is known as axebreaker, due to its hard...
). It is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating atypical depression....
.
Several analogue
Analog (chemistry)
In chemistry, a structural analog , also known as chemical analog or simply analog, is a compound having a structure similar to that of another one, but differing from it in respect of a certain component. It can differ in one or more atoms, functional groups, or substructures, which are replaced...
s of geiparvarin have been studied for antitumor properties.