Myricitrin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, acts as an orally active nitric oxide (NO) and PKC inhibitor. It exhibits central nervous system activity, including anxiolytic-like effects. Myricitrin also possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and anti-malarial properties.
- Orally active NO and PKC inhibitor.
- Central nervous system activity (anxiolytic-like action).
- Antioxidant effects (radical scavenger, metal-ion chelator).
- Anti-inflammatory effects.
- Antifibrotic effects.
- Anti-malarial effects (inhibits *Plasmodium falciparum* proliferation).
- Inhibits aldose reductase activity and low-density lipoprotein oxidation.
- Exhibits scavenging activity against DPPH, NO radicals, and H2O2.
- Inhibits TNFα production and enhances RANTES production in LPS-stimulated Raw264.7 cells.