出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/05 16:34 UTC 版)
Polyozellin is a chemical which occurs in the mushroom Polyozellus multiplex. It inhibits prolyl endopeptidase , an enzyme that has a role in processing proteins (specifically, amyloid precursor protein) in Alzheimer's disease. Chemicals that inhibit prolyl endopeptidase have attracted research interest due to their potential therapeutic effects. Structurally-related dibenzofuranyl derivatives of polyozellin are known as kynapcins.