Kolaflavanone (as part of the biflavonoid fraction kolaviron) has also been investigated for protective effects against reproductive toxicity. Findings from animal studies suggest amelioration of chemically or radiation-induced reproductive damage, although vitamin E has shown similar protective effects.[2][3][4] In vitro studies indicate that kolaflavanone may protect neuronal cell lines from toxic insults induced by the herbicide atrazine, a known endocrine-disrupting chemical.[5][6] Kolaflavanone has further been reported to exert antidiabetic effects in experimental models.[7]
Extraction methods for biflavonoids from Garcinia kola nuts, including kolaflavanone, have been described in patent literature.[8]
References
^Farombi EO, Abolaji AO, Farombi TH, Oropo AS, Owoje OA, Awunah MT (February 2018). "Garcinia kola seed biflavonoid fraction (Kolaviron), increases longevity and attenuates rotenone-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster". Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 145: 39–45. Bibcode:2018PBioP.145...39F. doi:10.1016/j.pestbp.2018.01.002. PMID29482730.
^Adaramoye OA, Arisekola M (June 2013). "Kolaviron, a biflavonoid complex from Garcinia kola seeds, ameliorates ethanol-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats". Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. 28 (1): 9–15. PMID23955400.
^Adedara IA, Farombi EO (May 2012). "Chemoprotection of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats by kolaviron, isolated biflavonoid from Garcinia kola seed". Human & Experimental Toxicology. 31 (5): 506–517. Bibcode:2012HETox..31..506A. doi:10.1177/0960327111424301. PMID22027498.
^Adaramoye OA, Adedara IA, Farombi EO (May 2012). "Possible ameliorative effects of kolaviron against reproductive toxicity in sub-lethally whole body gamma-irradiated rats". Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology. 64 (4): 379–385. Bibcode:2012EToxP..64..379A. doi:10.1016/j.etp.2010.10.002. PMID21036568.