Glaucine (O,O-Dimethylisoboldine) is an alkaloid extracted from Glaucium flavum that possesses various activities, including cough relief, bronchodilation, anti-inflammatory effects, analgesia, antipyretic properties, and anticancer effects. Glaucine acts as a selective and orally active inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), with a Ki of 3.4 µM in human bronchial tissues and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Glaucine induces relaxation of human isolated bronchi by antagonizing calcium channels. Additionally, Glaucine inhibits the activation of NF-kappaB, leading to a reduction in the expression of the MMP-9 gene, thereby suppressing the migration and invasion of breast cancer cells. Therefore, Glaucine holds potential for research in asthma and breast cancer[1][2][3][4][5][6].
