Classification Term: 170283
Miscellaneous apocarotenoids (ontology term: 7d0e37382fdc5ae4746f436b65b867d0)
found 83 associated metabolites at sub_class
metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Apocarotenoids
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Crocin
Crocin is a water-soluble carotenoid pigment of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) that has been used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food preparations, and in Chinese traditional medicine as an anodyne or tranquilizer. Saffron is now used worldwide in folk medicine and is reputed to be useful in treating various human disorders such as heart and blood disorders. Stroke and heart attack are involved in reputed folkloric uses of saffron. Saffron is orally administrated as a decoction. Saffron extract exerts a protective effect on renal ischemia reperfusion induced oxidative damage in rats. Crocin suppresses tumor necrosis factor (TNF)alpha-induced apoptosis of pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells by modulating mRNA expressions of Bcl-2 family proteins, which trigger downstream signals culminating in caspase-3 activation followed by cell death. Depriving cultured PC12 cells of serum/glucose causes a rapid increase in cellular ceramide levels, followed by an increase in the risk of cell death. The accumulation of ceramide was found to depend on the activation of neutral sphingomyelinase (nSMase). Crocin prevented the activation of nSMase by enhancing the transcription of gamma-glutamylcysteinyl synthase, which contributes to a stable glutathione supply that blocks the activity of nSMase. (PMID: 17215084). Crocetin esters present in saffron stigmas and in Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit are the compounds responsible for their color. (PMID: 16448211). Crocin-1 is a diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the term Crocin is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol. It has a role as an antioxidant, a food colouring, a plant metabolite and a histological dye. It is a diester, a disaccharide derivative and a diterpenoid. It is functionally related to a beta-D-gentiobiosyl crocetin and a gentiobiose. Crocin has been investigated for the treatment of Hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Hypercholesterolemia. Crocin is a natural product found in Gardenia jasminoides, Calycanthus, and other organisms with data available. D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids The colouring principle of saffron Crocin (Crocin I) is a nutraceutical and the main constituent isolated from the stigmas of Crocus sativus with immense pharmacological properties as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidepressant and anticonvulsant[1]. Crocin (Crocin I) is a nutraceutical and the main constituent isolated from the stigmas of Crocus sativus with immense pharmacological properties as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidepressant and anticonvulsant[1].
Tricrocin
Tricrocin is a water soluble crocetin glycoside, a carotenoid pigment of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) that has been used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food preparations, and in Chinese traditional medicine as an anodyne or tranquilizer. Saffron is now used worldwide in folk medicine and is reputed to be useful in treating various human disorders such as heart and blood disorders. Stroke and heart attack are involved in reputed folkloric uses of saffron. Saffron is orally administrated as a decoction. Saffron extract exerts a protective effect on renal ischemia reperfusion induced oxidative damage in rats. (PMID: 17215084). Crocetin esters present in saffron stigmas and in Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit are the compounds responsible for their color. (PMID: 16448211). Beta-D-gentiobiosyl beta-D-glucosyl crocetin is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxylic acid group of beta-D-gentiobiosyl crocetin with the anomeric hydroxy group of beta-D-glucopyranose. It is a beta-D-glucoside and a diester. Crocetin gentiobiosylglucosyl ester is a natural product found in Gardenia jasminoides and Crocus sativus with data available. Isolated from saffron (Crocus sativus) Crocin II is isolated from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides with antioxidant, anticancer, and antidepressant activity. Crocin II inhibits NO production with an IC50 value of 31.1 μM. Crocin II suppresses the expressions of protein and m-RNA of iNOS and COX-2[1]. Crocin II is isolated from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides with antioxidant, anticancer, and antidepressant activity. Crocin II inhibits NO production with an IC50 value of 31.1 μM. Crocin II suppresses the expressions of protein and m-RNA of iNOS and COX-2[1].
Crocetindial
Crocetin dialdehyde is an apo carotenoid diterpenoid compound arising from oxidative degradation of the beta,beta-carotene skeleton at the 8- and 8-positions. It is an enal, a dialdehyde and an apo carotenoid diterpenoid. Crocetin dialdehyde is a natural product found in Plectranthus barbatus with data available.
Dicrocin
Dicrocin is a water-soluble crocetin glycoside, a carotenoid pigment of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) that has been used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food preparations, and in Chinese traditional medicine as an anodyne or tranquilizer. Saffron is now used worldwide in folk medicine and is reputed to be useful in treating various human disorders such as heart and blood disorders. Stroke and heart attack are involved in reputed folkloric uses of saffron. Saffron is orally administrated as a decoction. Saffron extract exerts a protective effect on renal ischemia reperfusion induced oxidative damage in rats. (PMID: 17215084). Crocetin esters present in saffron stigmas and in Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit are the compounds responsible for their color. (PMID: 16448211). Bis(beta-D-glucosyl) crocetin is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of each of the carboxylic acid groups of crocetin with an anomeric hydroxy group of beta-D-glucopyranose. It is a diester and a beta-D-glucoside. It is functionally related to a crocetin and a beta-D-glucose. Dicrocin is a natural product found in Crocus sativus with data available.
alpha-Bixin
D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids Principal colouring matter of Bixa orellana (annatto) seeds [DFC] Principal colouring matter of Bixa orellana (annatto) seeds. Bixin (BX), isolated from the seeds of Bixa orellana, is a carotenoid, possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation[1].
Norbixin
Norbixin is a water-soluble food colour. Commercial forms contain mixtures of isomers and their methyl esters. Norbixin is used to colour butter, margarine and other fat-related products. Upon exposure to alkali, the bixins methyl ester is hydrolyzed to produce the dicarboxylic acid norbixin, a water-soluble derivative. Bixin is an apocarotenoid found in annatto, a natural food coloring obtained from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). (Wikipedia Water-soluble food colour. Commercial forms contain mixts. of isomers and their Me esters. It is used to colour butter, margarine and other fat-related products D000074385 - Food Ingredients > D005503 - Food Additives > D005505 - Food Coloring Agents D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids D004396 - Coloring Agents
trans-Methylbixin
trans-Methylbixin is a constituent of Bixa orellana (annatto). Constituent of Bixa orellana (annatto)
(18E)-20-Methoxy-4,8,13,17-tetramethyl-20-oxoicosa-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonaenoic acid
9,9'-Diapo-10,9'-retro-carotene-9,9'-dione
9,9-diapo-10,9-retro-carotene-9,9-dione is a member of the class of compounds known as enones. Enones are compounds containing the enone functional group, with the structure RC(=O)CR. 9,9-diapo-10,9-retro-carotene-9,9-dione is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 9,9-diapo-10,9-retro-carotene-9,9-dione can be found in a number of food items such as pepper (c. annuum), green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper, which makes 9,9-diapo-10,9-retro-carotene-9,9-dione a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
(9Z,9'Z)-Methylbixin
Constituent of Bixa orellana (annatto).
beta-Crocetin
beta-Crocetin is a natural product found in Crocus sativus with data available.
Crocin
D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids Crocin (Crocin I) is a nutraceutical and the main constituent isolated from the stigmas of Crocus sativus with immense pharmacological properties as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidepressant and anticonvulsant[1]. Crocin (Crocin I) is a nutraceutical and the main constituent isolated from the stigmas of Crocus sativus with immense pharmacological properties as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidepressant and anticonvulsant[1].
Bixin
A carotenoic acid that is the 6-monomethyl ester of 9-cis-6,6-diapocarotene-6,6-dioic acid. D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids Bixin (BX), isolated from the seeds of Bixa orellana, is a carotenoid, possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation[1].
Crocetin
Crocetin is a 20-carbon dicarboxylic acid which is a diterpenoid and natural carotenoid. Found in the crocus flower, it has been administered as an anti-fatigue dietary supplement. It has a role as a nutraceutical, a metabolite and an antioxidant. It is a carotenoic acid, a diterpenoid and a polyunsaturated dicarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a crocetin(2-). Vitamin A-analog that increases diffusivity of oxygen in aqueous solutions, including plasma. Crocetin is a natural product found in Verbascum lychnitis, Gardenia jasminoides, and other organisms with data available. A 20-carbon dicarboxylic acid which is a diterpenoid and natural carotenoid. Found in the crocus flower, it has been administered as an anti-fatigue dietary supplement. COVID info from clinicaltrial, clinicaltrials, clinical trial, clinical trials D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids D020011 - Protective Agents > D016588 - Anticarcinogenic Agents D000970 - Antineoplastic Agents Corona-virus Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 SARS-CoV COVID19 SARS2 SARS Crocetin is a natural carotenoid dicarboxylic acid that is found in the crocus flower and Gardenia jasminoides (fruits).
Apo-10'-bixinal
Methyl (9Z)-6'-oxo-6,5'-diapo-6-carotenoate
Methyl (9Z)-6'-oxo-6,6'-diapo-6-carotenoate
Apo-8'-bixinal
6-Geranylgeranyl 8'-methyl 6,8'-diapocarotene-6,8'-dioate
Crocetin dimethyl ester
D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids Crocetine dimethyl ester (Dimethylcrocetin) is found in the stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.), and has antioxidant activity[1].
Dicrocin
Bis(beta-D-glucosyl) crocetin is a diester resulting from the formal condensation of each of the carboxylic acid groups of crocetin with an anomeric hydroxy group of beta-D-glucopyranose. It is a diester and a beta-D-glucoside. It is functionally related to a crocetin and a beta-D-glucose. Dicrocin is a natural product found in Crocus sativus with data available.