Bellidifolin is a xanthone isolated from the stems of Swertia punicea, with hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities[1][2][3]. Bellidifolin also acts as a viral protein R (Vpr) inhibitor[4].
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