Chemical Formula: C12H10N4O2
Chemical Formula C12H10N4O2
Found 17 metabolite its formula value is C12H10N4O2
Lumichrome
Lumichrome, also known as light folinic acid or 7,8-dimethyl-10-ribitylisoalloxazine, is a derivative of riboflavin (vitamin B2). The chemical structure of lumichrome consists of a heterocyclic isoalloxazine ring, which is a fused pyridine and pyrazine ring system. The isoalloxazine ring contains a methyl group at the 7 and 8 positions and is substituted at the 10 position with a ribityl group, which is a 5-carbon chain derived from ribose with a methyl group at the 2’ position. Photocatalytic Activity: Lumichrome exhibits photocatalytic activity and can act as a photosensitizer. It can absorb light energy and transfer it to other molecules, potentially triggering photochemical reactions. Fluorescence: Lumichrome is known for its fluorescence properties. This characteristic makes it useful in various applications, including fluorescence microscopy and as a labeling agent in biological assays. Antioxidant Properties: Lumichrome has been found to have antioxidant properties. It can scavenge free radicals, which may help in protecting cells from oxidative stress. Metabolic Intermediate: In the body, lumichrome can be formed from riboflavin through photochemical or enzymatic degradation. It may play a role in the metabolism of flavins and could be involved in the recycling of flavin cofactors. Potential Biomarker: Due to its presence in biological tissues and its fluorescence properties, lumichrome has been proposed as a potential biomarker for certain diseases and conditions. Plant Pigment: In plants, lumichrome can be involved in light capture and energy transfer processes, although it is not a chlorophyll pigment. It may contribute to the overall light-harvesting capabilities of plant tissues. While lumichrome has several interesting chemical and biological properties, it is not considered an essential nutrient like its parent compound, riboflavin. Its exact role in biological systems is still an area of ongoing research. Lumichrome, a photodegradation product of Riboflavin, is an endogenous compound in humans. Lumichrome inhibits human lung cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis via a p53-dependent mechanism[1][2].
Lumichrome
A compound showing blue fluorescence, formed by a photolysis of riboflavin in acid or neutral solution. Lumichrome, a photodegradation product of Riboflavin, is an endogenous compound in humans. Lumichrome inhibits human lung cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis via a p53-dependent mechanism[1][2].
5-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-one
3-Amino-2-phenyl-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridine-4,6-diol
ETHYL5-CYANO-1-(PYRIDIN-2-YL)-1H-PYRAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLATE
ETHYL5-CYANO-1-(PYRIDIN-4-YL)-1H-PYRAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLATE
3-(1-Methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carboxyl ic acid
2-(2-Benzoxazolylamino)-6-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one
7,8-dimethylisoalloxazine
A 7,8-dimethylbenzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione that is isoalloxazine substituted by methyl groups at positions 7 and 8.