CAS 82-57-5: Visnagin

Visnagin is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin, which is derived from the seeds of the Ammi visnaga plant, indigenous to the Mediterranean region. This compound exhibits pharmacological activity primarily through its mechanism of calcium channel blockade, which leads to smooth muscle relaxation. By inhibiting calcium influx in vascular smooth muscle, Visnagin effectively promotes vasodilation, thereby reducing vascular resistance and contributing to its potential hypotensive effects. The primary applications of Visnagin are centered around its cardiovascular properties. It is studied for its potential in treating conditions related to vasospasm and as an adjunct in the management of hypertension. Additionally, Visnagin is explored for its antioxidant capabilities, which may offer protective effects against particular forms of oxidative stress. Due to its complex interactions at the cellular level, Visnagin remains a subject of interest for further research in pharmacodynamics and medicinal chemistry.

Visnagin

Visnagin offers hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotection; it guards the heart from doxorubicin by altering mitochondrial malate dehydrogenase.