Classification Term: 3161
Furanoid lignans (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0003686)
Lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units." []
found 32 associated metabolites at class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Lignans, neolignans and related compounds
Child Taxonomies: Tetrahydrofuran lignans, Furan lignans, Furofuran lignans
(+)-Fargesin
Fargesin is a lignan. Planinin is a natural product found in Piper mullesua and Magnolia coco with data available. Constituent of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). (+)-Fargesin is found in alcoholic beverages and herbs and spices. (+)-Spinescin is found in herbs and spices. (+)-Spinescin is a constituent of sassafras root. Fargesin is a bioactive neolignan isolated from magnolia plants, with antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects[1][2][3]. Fargesin is a bioactive neolignan isolated from magnolia plants, with antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects[1][2][3].
(+)-Sesamin
(+)-Sesamin, also known as fagarol or sezamin, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as furanoid lignans. These are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units. (+)-Sesamin is an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). (+)-Sesamin is found, on average, in the highest concentration within sesames. (+)-Sesamin has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as fats and oils, flaxseeds, ginkgo nuts, and ucuhuba. This could make (+)-sesamin a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. (+)-sesamin is a lignan that consists of tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan substituted by 1,3-benzodioxole groups at positions 1 and 4 (the 1S,3aR,4S,6aR stereoisomer). Isolated from Cinnamomum camphora, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a member of benzodioxoles and a furofuran. Sesamin is a natural product found in Pandanus boninensis, Podolepis rugata, and other organisms with data available. See also: Sesame Oil (part of). A lignan that consists of tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan substituted by 1,3-benzodioxole groups at positions 1 and 4 (the 1S,3aR,4S,6aR stereoisomer). Isolated from Cinnamomum camphora, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. Constituent of sesame oil. (+)-Sesamin is found in many foods, some of which are ginkgo nuts, sesame, flaxseed, and fats and oils. D057847 - Lipid Regulating Agents > D000960 - Hypolipidemic Agents > D000924 - Anticholesteremic Agents D002317 - Cardiovascular Agents > D000959 - Antihypertensive Agents D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants D009676 - Noxae > D000963 - Antimetabolites (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2]. Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2].
(+)-Syringaresinol
(+)-syringaresinol is a member of the class of compounds known as furanoid lignans. Furanoid lignans are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units (+)-syringaresinol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (+)-syringaresinol can be found in a number of food items such as radish (variety), grape wine, oat, and ginkgo nuts, which makes (+)-syringaresinol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
8-Acetoxypinoresinol
Constituent of Olea europaea (olive). 8-Acetoxypinoresinol is found in many foods, some of which are herbs and spices, pomes, fats and oils, and olive. 8-Acetoxypinoresinol is found in fats and oils. 8-Acetoxypinoresinol is a constituent of Olea europaea (olive).
Sesartemin
Isolated from roots of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Diasesartemin is found in alcoholic beverages and herbs and spices. Diasesartemin is found in alcoholic beverages. Diasesartemin is isolated from roots of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood).
Xanthoxylol
Xanthoxylol is a lignan. Xanthoxylol is a natural product found in Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Zanthoxylum piperitum, and other organisms with data available. (-)-Piperitol is found in herbs and spices. (-)-Piperitol is obtained from Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper tree
Lirioresinol A
Syringaresinol is a lignan that is 7,9:7,9-diepoxylignane substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 4 and methoxy groups at positions 3, 3, 5 and 5 respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a polyphenol, an aromatic ether, a furofuran and a polyether. Syringaresinol is a natural product found in Dracaena draco, Ficus septica, and other organisms with data available. A lignan that is 7,9:7,9-diepoxylignane substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 4 and methoxy groups at positions 3, 3, 5 and 5 respectively. Isolated from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Lirioresinol A is found in alcoholic beverages and herbs and spices. Lirioresinol A is found in alcoholic beverages. Lirioresinol A is isolated from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood).
8-Hydroxypinoresinol
8-Hydroxypinoresinol is found in olive. 8-Hydroxypinoresinol is a constituent of bark of Olea europaea (olive).
Justisolin
Justisolin is found in cereals and cereal products. Justisolin is found in sesame seed and oxidised sesame oil. Found in sesame seed and oxidised sesame oil
3b-Pregnadienolone 3-[rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-glucoside]
3b-Pregnadienolone 3-[rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-glucoside] is found in onion-family vegetables. 3b-Pregnadienolone 3-[rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-rhamnosyl-(1->4)-glucoside] is a constituent of Allium ursinum (ramsons).
8-Acetoxypinoresinol 4-glucoside
8-Acetoxypinoresinol 4-glucoside is found in pomes. 8-Acetoxypinoresinol 4-glucoside is a constituent of bark of Olea europaea (olive). Constituent of bark of Olea europaea (olive). 8-Acetoxypinoresinol 4-glucoside is found in pomes.
(+)-Ligballinol
(+)-ligballinol is a member of the class of compounds known as furanoid lignans. Furanoid lignans are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units (+)-ligballinol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (+)-ligballinol can be found in pulses, which makes (+)-ligballinol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. (+)-Ligballinol is found in pulses. (+)-Ligballinol is a stress metabolite of cell cultures of Vigna angularis (azuki bean
8-Hydroxy-4'-methoxypinoresinol
Constituent of Olea europaea (olive). 8-Hydroxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is found in many foods, some of which are pomes, olive, fats and oils, and herbs and spices. 8-Hydroxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is found in fats and oils. 8-Hydroxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is a constituent of Olea europaea (olive).
(1R,2S,5R,6S)-6-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3,7-dioxabicyclo-[3,3,0]octane
(1R,2S,5R,6S)-6-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3,7-dioxabicyclo-[3,3,0]octane belongs to the family of Furofuran Lignans. These are lignans whose structure is based on 1,4-diphenyl-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan skeleton.
8-Acetoxy-4'-methoxypinoresinol
Constituent of Olea europaea (olive). 8-Acetoxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is found in many foods, some of which are olive, herbs and spices, pomes, and fats and oils. 8-Acetoxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is found in fats and oils. 8-Acetoxy-4-methoxypinoresinol is a constituent of Olea europaea (olive).
3-Methyl-2-butenyl-(-)-piperitol
3-Methyl-2-butenyl-(-)-piperitol is found in herbs and spices. 3-Methyl-2-butenyl-(-)-piperitol is a constituent of Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper tree). Constituent of Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper tree). 3-Methyl-2-butenyl-(-)-piperitol is found in herbs and spices.
Doxorubicinol aglycone
Doxorubicinol aglycone is a metabolite of doxorubicin. Doxorubicin is a drug used in cancer chemotherapy. It is an anthracycline antibiotic, closely related to the natural product daunomycin, and like all anthracyclines, it works by intercalating DNA. Doxorubicin is commonly used in the treatment of a wide range of cancers, including hematological malignancies, many types of carcinoma, and soft tissue sarcomas. Doxorubicins most serious adverse effect is life-threatening heart damage. (Wikipedia)
(1R,3As,4S,6aS)-1,4-di(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan
Constituent of sesame oil. (+)-Sesamin is found in many foods, some of which are ginkgo nuts, sesame, flaxseed, and fats and oils. D057847 - Lipid Regulating Agents > D000960 - Hypolipidemic Agents > D000924 - Anticholesteremic Agents D002317 - Cardiovascular Agents > D000959 - Antihypertensive Agents D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants D009676 - Noxae > D000963 - Antimetabolites (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. (-)-Asarinin is a extract lignan from Asarum sieboldii Miq., mainly produced in roots of this herb[1]. Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2]. Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2].
Epipinoresinol
(+)-pinoresinol is a member of the class of compounds known as furanoid lignans. Furanoid lignans are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units (+)-pinoresinol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (+)-pinoresinol can be found in a number of food items such as chanterelle, pecan nut, pine nut, and common hazelnut, which makes (+)-pinoresinol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis[1][2]. Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis[1][2].
Medioresinol
Episesaminol
Episesaminol is a member of the class of compounds known as furanoid lignans. Furanoid lignans are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units. Episesaminol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Episesaminol can be found in sesame, which makes episesaminol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.