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Characteristics
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A natural stilbenoid related to Resveratrol. Displays anti-oxidative, anti-cancer, anti-hypercholesterolemia, and anti-hypertriglyceridemia properties. Pterostilbene alters gene expression in pancreatic cancer and increases the antiproliferative markers cytochrome C, Smac/DIABLO, and MnSOD/antioxidant activity. It was also shown to inhibit phosphorylated STAT3, a marker of accelerated tumorigenesis, and decrease pancreatic tumor growth in vivo.
Synonyms: 4-[(E)-2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenol, 3',5'-Dimethoxy-4-stilbenol
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