Dihydromyricetin (Ampelopsin, Ampeloptin) is a natural antioxidant flavonoid from Ampelopsis grossedentata. In vitro
Dihydromyricetin shows antioxidant activity as an effective scavenger of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH). It also inhibits the increase of lipid peroxidation (LPO) values in linolei acid system catalyzed by FeSO4-edetic acid. DHM (1 μM) as a novel anti-alcohol intoxication medication antagonizes both acute EtOH-induced potentiation of GABA(A)Rs and EtOH exposure/withdrawal-induced GABA(A)R plasticity and increases in GABA(A)R alpha4 subunit expression in hippocampus and cultured neurons.
In vivo
Dihydromyricetin (1 mg/kg, i.p.) counteracts acute alcohol (EtOH) intoxication, and also withdrawals signs in rats including tolerance, increased anxiety, and seizure susceptibity. LD50: Mice 1.41g/kg (i.p.) Cell Data