Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate is a phenol and derivative of p-coumaric acid that has been found in Allium cepa and has diverse biological activities.1,2,3,4 It scavenges DPPH radicals in a cell-free assay (IC50 = 772.47 ?M).3 Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate reduces LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW 264.7 cells (IC50 = 19.29 ?M).4 It synergizes with curcumin to induce apoptosis in HL-60 acute myeloid leukemia cells when used at a concentration of 5 ?M.1 Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate (10, 30, and 60 mg/kg) reduces parasitemia and increases survival in P. berghei-infected mice.2
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