Aglafoline inhibits in a concentration-dependent manner the aggregation and ATP release reaction induced in washed rabbit platelets by PAF (platelet-activating factor). The IC50 values of Aglafoline on PAF (3.6 nM)-induced platelet aggregation were about 50 μM.
Didesmethylrocaglamide, a Rocaglamide derivative, is a potent eukaryotic initiation factor 4A (eIF4A) inhibitor that exhibits strong growth-inhibitory effects, with an IC50 of 5 nM. It hinders several growth-promoting signaling pathways and triggers apoptosis in tumor cells, demonstrating antitumor activity[1].
Desmethylrocaglamide is a novel inducer of cellular differentiation using HL-60 promyelocytic cells, it may be a drug for the prevention and therapy of cancer. It also has insecticidal activity.