Xanthohumol is a principal flavonoid isolated from hops. It inhibits diacylglycerol acetyltransferase (DGAT), COX-1, and COX-2, and demonstrates anti-cancer, anti-angiogenic, and antiviral activities against viruses like bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), rhinovirus, HSV-1, HSV-2, and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
- Derived from hops
- Inhibits diacylglycerol acetyltransferase (DGAT)
- Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2
- Exhibits anti-cancer activity
- Exhibits anti-angiogenic activity
- Possesses antiviral activity
- Classified as a flavonoid, chalcone, phenol, and polyphenol