A natural compound called 2-phenyl-chromene-4-one can block a specific inflammatory signal in blood vessel cells, just like another known compound—this means it’s not the only one that can do this trick.

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Selective inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-induced vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 gene expression by a novel flavonoid. Lack of effect on transcription factor NF-kappa B.

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The study found that two different flavonoid chemicals both block VCAM-1 (a protein involved in inflammation) without affecting similar proteins, meaning this special blocking ability isn’t just one chemical’s trick — it’s something more than one can do.

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Selective inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-induced vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 gene expression by a novel flavonoid. Lack of effect on transcription factor NF-kappa B.

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DOI: 10.1161/01.ATV.16.12.1501

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A natural compound called PD 098063 can block a specific signal that makes blood vessel cells stick to immune cells—this might help reduce inflammation—without messing with other similar signals.

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