Farrerol, an important bioactive constituent of rhododendron, exhibits broad activities such as anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Recent studies showed that farrerol possesses neuroprotective activity, however, the mechanism has not been reported. The aim of the present study was to
Six 6,8-di-C-methyl-flavonoids, (2R,3R)-6,8-di-C-methyl-5,7,4'-trihydroxyflavanonol 7-O-β-d-gluco-pyranoside (1), (2R,3R)-6,8-di-C-methyl-5,7,4'-trihydroxyflavanonol 7-O-β-d-xylopyranosyl(1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (2), 6,8-di-C-methylkaempferol 7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (3), (2R)-farrerol (4a),