Pinocembrin chalcone (2',4',6'-Trihydroxychalcone) is an antibacterial compound isolated from Helichrysum Trilineatum. It facilitates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation, which improves glucose tolerance, increases muscle fatty acid oxidation (FAO), and reduces fat accumulation in the liver and skeletal muscles of high-fat diet-induced (HFD) diabetic mice. These properties make Pinocembrin chalcone a promising compound for research related to gastric ulcers and diabetes.
- Antibacterial activity: Inhibits the growth of S. aureus in vitro.
- Metabolic regulation: Significantly increases the fatty acid oxidation rate and enhances the phosphorylation of AMPKα in C2C12 myotubes.
- Anti-diabetic effects: Improves glucose tolerance and reduces fat accumulation in the liver and muscles in HFD-induced diabetic mice.