Abyssinone V, a prenylated flavonoid isolated from the stem bark of <i>Erythrina melanacantha</i> increases oxidative stress and decreases stress resistance in <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i>

Abstract

The stem bark of E. melanacantha contains various prenylated flavonoids, but no compound protected C. elegans against stress conditions. In contrast, abyssinone V increases oxidative stress and reduces stress resistance in this model organism.