6754-20-7

Polygodial (6754-20-7) is a TRPA1 activator (EC50=400 nM).1?A naturally occurring drimane sesquiterpene dialdehyde found in a variety of plant species including water pepper (Polygonum hydropiper). Polygodial has been used in folk medicine for a variety of indications. Displays analgesic activity via desensitization of sensory neurons.2

Polygodial is a naturally occurring antifungal and antinociceptive.

ChEBI: Polygodial is an aldehyde.

Polygodial is a selective activator of Transient Receptor Potential Anykrin 1 (TRPA1) channels. Initially painful, polygodial acts as an analgesic by desensitizing sensory neuron. Polygodial also has broad antifungal properties, and is cytotoxic against bacteria and algae.

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1) Escalera et al. (2008), TRPA1 mediates the noxious effects of natural sesquiterpene deterrents; J. Biol. Chem., 283 24136 2) Andre et al. (2004), Evidence for the involvement of vanilloid receptor in the antinociception produced by the dialdehydes unsaturated sesquiterpenes polygodial and drimanial in rats; Neuropharmacology, 46 590