Rutecarpine
CAS: 84-26-4
MF: C18H13N3O
EINECS No. : 635-907-6
MF: C18H13N3O
EINECS No. : 635-907-6
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Rutecarpine or rutaecarpine is a COX-2 inhibitor isolated from Tetradium ruticarpum, a tree native to China.It is classified as a non-basic alkaloid.
In contrast to synthetic COX-2 inhibitors like etoricoxib and celecoxib, rutecarpine does not appear to cause negative effects on the cardiovascular system.
Rutecarpine is an indole alkaloid contained in the fruit of Evodiae fruits.
It been shown to ameliorate bodyweight gain through orexigenic neuropeptides NPY and AgRP.
It also playes a role in the treatment of high blood pressure.
