Dual bioactivity of resveratrol fatty alcohols: differentiation of neural stem cells and modulation of neuroinflammation

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2007 Aug 1;17(15):4218-22. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.05.037. Epub 2007 May 17.

Abstract

The synthesis of resveratrol fatty alcohols (RFAs), a new class of small molecules presenting strong potential for the treatment of neurological diseases, is described. RFAs, hybrid compounds combining the resveratrol nucleus and omega-alkanol side chains, are able to modulate neuroinflammation and to induce differentiation of neural stem cells into mature neurons. Acting on neuroprotection and neuroregeneration, RFAs represent an innovative approach for the treatment or cure of neuropathies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation / drug effects*
  • Cell Line
  • Fatty Alcohols / pharmacology*
  • Inflammation / pathology*
  • Mice
  • Nervous System / cytology
  • Nervous System / drug effects*
  • Resveratrol
  • Stem Cells / drug effects*
  • Stilbenes / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Fatty Alcohols
  • Stilbenes
  • Resveratrol