Pellitorine is a bioactive natural amide compound that competitively antagonizes TRPV1 activation, thereby reducing pain signal transmission. It improves cognitive dysfunction by upregulating the BDNF-ERK1/2-CREB and Nrf2-HO-1 pathways, and exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-sepsis effects. Additionally, Pellitorine exhibits antithrombotic activity, inhibits lipid peroxidation, resists ferroptosis, and shows anti-cancer properties. It also acts as an insecticide against Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae.
- Reduces pain by antagonizing TRPV1 activation.
- Improves cognitive function via BDNF-ERK1/2-CREB and Nrf2-HO-1 pathways.
- Exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-sepsis effects.
- Provides antithrombotic effects.
- Inhibits lipid peroxidation and resists ferroptosis.
- Kills Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae.
- Exhibits anti-cancer activity (leukemia and breast cancer).
- Inhibits growth of certain bacteria.