Isovitexin is known as a flavones, a class of flavonoids. Isovitexin have been studied for their antiradical activities in the process of metabolisms. Isovitexin have also been studied for beneficial
effcts against atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and certain cancers.
Uses
Isovitexin can be used to study biochemicals found in plants and nutrition. Isovitexin has been used in a study to assess collagenase inhibitors from Viola yedoensis. Isovitexin has also been used in a study to investigate the inhibitory activity of Gentiana lutea extracts on the enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO), as well as the antioxidant activity of these extracts and their correlation with the total polyphenol content.
Definition
ChEBI: Isovitexin is a C-glycosyl compound that consists of apigenin substituted by a 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol moiety at position 6. It has a role as an EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor and a metabolite. It is a C-glycosyl compound and a trihydroxyflavone. It is functionally related to an apigenin. It is a conjugate acid of an isovitexin-7-olate.
General Description
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Biochem/physiol Actions
Phytochemical found in medicinal herbs. Antioxidant.
