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摘要

A novel chalcone compound represented by the following general formula: wherein R1 and R2 form a hydroxydimethylhexane ring together with the carbon atoms respectively attached thereto, or R1 represents hydroxyl while R2 represents isohexenyl: its derivative or its salt; a remedy or a preventive for diseases with a need for the protection of nerve cells, the regulation of nitrogen monoxide (NO) production, the inhibition of aldose reductase or the regulation of interleukin production characterized by containing the above compound as the active ingredient; a nerve cell protecting agent, an NO production regulator, an aldose reductase inhibitor or an interleukin production regulator; and foods, drinks or feeds for treating or preventing the above diseases.