The invention belongs to the technical field of biological medicines, and particularly relates to a
xanthone-based compound as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The invention provides a
xanthone-based compound with a novel structure, experiments prove that the
xanthone-based compound has an excellent inhibition effect on
phosphodiesterase 4, the compound reaches the
activity level of a nanomole level, the activity of part of the compound is even remarkably superior to that of a
positive control Rolipram, and the xanthone-based compound can be used as a
phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor and can be used for preparing a
phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor. The compound is applied to treatment of phosphodiesterase 4 type related diseases, and has important medicinal value and wide application prospect in preparation of drugs for treating phosphodiesterase 4 type related diseases including
pulmonary fibrosis.