Dihydro Flavonols Maybe an Effective and Specific Novel Treatment for Alcoholism by Affecting the Express of Aminobutyric Acid

Abstract:

Flavonols is a class of widely distributed in nature polyphenols. Usually, studies have shown that lots of flavonols had certain effect on alcoholism. Studies have show that lots of flavonoids have effect on aminobutyric acid (GABA) which is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter mammalian in central nervous system. Dihydro flavonols, an kind of flavonols may have effect on alcoholism by GABA. Recent studies have shown that dihydro myricetin, an dihydro flavonol, has shown inhibition of GABA receptor gene expression. In like manner, we hypothesize that dihydro flavonols may affect the express of GABA as an effective and specific novel treatment for alcoholism.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 881-883)
• Pages: 356-359
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.881-883.356
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Li Zheng*
• Keywords: Aminobutyric Acid, Dihydro Flavonols, Flavonoid Compound, Treatment for Alcoholism

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