CHEBI:33277 - γ-tocotrienol

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ChEBI Name γ-tocotrienol
ChEBI ID CHEBI:33277
ChEBI ASCII Name gamma-tocotrienol
Definition A tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. A vitamin E family member that has potent anti-cancer properties against a wide-range of cancers.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:35082
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
(via vitamin E )
(via tocol )
Biological Role(s): plant metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
apoptosis inducer
Any substance that induces the process of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in multi-celled organisms.
fat-soluble vitamin (role)
Any vitamin that dissolves in fats and are stored in body tissues. Unlike the water-soluble vitamins, they are stored in the body for long periods of time and generally pose a greater risk for toxicity when consumed in excess.
(via vitamin E )
Application(s): antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
radiation protective agent
Any compound that is able to protect normal cells from the damage caused by radiation therapy.
hepatoprotective agent
Any compound that is able to prevent damage to the liver.
Related Structures
γ-tocotrienol is a Structural Derivative of
chroman-6-ol
Mass : 150.17450
Formula : C9H10O2
78631 		chroman-6-ol
Mass : 150.17450
Formula : C9H10O2
78631
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