Sesquiterpene lactone
Sesquiterpene lactones are a class of organic compounds that are a subclass of terpenes. They are known for their various bioactive properties, which include anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antiviral, and antibacterial activities.
Structure[edit | edit source]
Sesquiterpene lactones are characterized by a three-ring structure, which includes a lactone ring. The lactone ring is a cyclic ester that can be found in a variety of different forms, depending on the specific sesquiterpene lactone.
Biosynthesis[edit | edit source]
The biosynthesis of sesquiterpene lactones is a complex process that involves the mevalonate pathway. This pathway is responsible for the production of all terpenes and terpenoids, including sesquiterpene lactones.
Biological activity[edit | edit source]
Sesquiterpene lactones have a wide range of biological activities. They are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, which can be attributed to their ability to inhibit the NF-κB pathway. They also have antitumor properties, which are believed to be due to their ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cells. In addition, they have antiviral and antibacterial activities.
Occurrence[edit | edit source]
Sesquiterpene lactones are found in a variety of plants, particularly in the Asteraceae family. They are also found in the Magnoliaceae and Ranunculaceae families.
See also[edit | edit source]
Sesquiterpene lactone Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD