| Bioactivity | Helicid (Helicide) is a major constituent of Helicia nilgirica Bedd. Helicid has been used to treat psychoneurosis for its analgesic properties[1]. | ||||||||||||
| In Vivo | Helicid (8-32 mg/kg; given i.g.; once daily for 6 weeks) significantly reverses chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression-like behaviors in rats[1]. Animal Model: | ||||||||||||
| Name | Helicid | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 80154-34-3 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C13H16O7 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 284.26 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Tong J, et al. Antidepressant effect of helicid in chronic unpredictable mild stress model in rats. Int Immunopharmacol. 2019 Feb;67:13-21. |