trans-δ-viniferin

targeting mitochondria against lung cancer

This resveratrol dimer selectively induces apoptosis in lung cancer cells by triggering mitochondrial membrane potential reduction and ROS elevation.

Yin, Ruochun · Zhang, Yilong · Su, Lining · Chen, Dongdong · Lou, Shidi · Wang, Lin · Tang, Rupei · Zhang, Liang · Tian, Xiaohe

Frontiers in Pharmacology 2023

Advantages

Induces mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) reduction in A549 cells

Increases intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels

Leads to apoptosis