Abstract:
Ten baicalein derivatives with bronchodilation activity were selectively synthesized using baicalin as a starting material and applying its glycosyl group as a protecting group.Their structures were confirmed by IR,MS and
1H NMR dataThe preliminary biological assay results showed that the Baicalein derivatives could inhibit contraction of tracheal smooth muscle induced by acetylcholine(Ach),KCl and histamine(His) in guinea pigThis finding indicates a potential application of Baicalein derivatives in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases(COPD).