NCBI Taxonomy: 263847
Urena (ncbi_taxid: 263847)
found 44 associated metabolites at genus taxonomy rank level.
Ancestor: Malvoideae
Child Taxonomies: Urena lobata, Urena armitiana, Urena procumbens, unclassified Urena, Urena australiensis
(-)-Gossypol
Gossypol has been used in trials studying the treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. (-)-Gossypol or (R)-Gossypol, is the R-isomer of [Gossypol]. Gossypol is a natural product found in Malva pseudolavatera, Hibiscus syriacus, and other organisms with data available. Gossypol is an orally-active polyphenolic aldehyde with potential antineoplastic activity. Derived primarily from unrefined cottonseed oil, gossypol induces cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and inducing apoptosis. This agent also inhibits cell-signaling enzymes, resulting in inhibition of cell growth, and may act as a male contraceptive. (-)-Gossypol is found in fats and oils. (-)-Gossypol is a constituent of Gossypium hirsutum (cotton).(-)-gossypol has been shown to exhibit anti-tumor, anti-cancer and anti-proliferative functions (A7832, A7833, A7834). A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer. Gossypol, also known as gossypol, (+)-isomer or (-)-gossypol, is a member of the class of compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. Sesquiterpenoids are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. Thus, gossypol is considered to be an isoprenoid lipid molecule. Gossypol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Gossypol can be found in cottonseed, okra, soy bean, and sunflower, which makes gossypol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Gossypol is a non-carcinogenic (not listed by IARC) potentially toxic compound. Among other things, it has been tested as a male oral contraceptive in China. In addition to its putative contraceptive properties, gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Other researchers are investigating the anticancer properties of gossypol . Gossypol may cause apoptosis via the regulation of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins. It is also an inhibitor of calcineurin and protein kinases C, and has been shown to bind calmodulin (L1239) (T3DB). C471 - Enzyme Inhibitor > C1404 - Protein Kinase Inhibitor > C61074 - Serine/Threonine Kinase Inhibitor (-)-Gossypol is found in fats and oils. (-)-Gossypol is a constituent of Gossypium hirsutum (cotton) D012102 - Reproductive Control Agents > D003270 - Contraceptive Agents C274 - Antineoplastic Agent > C1931 - Antineoplastic Plant Product C1907 - Drug, Natural Product Gossypol binds to Bcl-xL protein and Bcl-2 protein with Kis of 0.5-0.6 μM and 0.2-0.3 mM, respectively. Gossypol binds to Bcl-xL protein and Bcl-2 protein with Kis of 0.5-0.6 μM and 0.2-0.3 mM, respectively.
Malvalic acid
Malvalic acid, also known as 2-octyl-1-cyclopropene-1-heptanoic acid or 8,9-methylen-8-heptadecensaeure, is a member of the class of compounds known as long-chain fatty acids. Long-chain fatty acids are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 13 and 21 carbon atoms. Thus, malvalic acid is considered to be a fatty acid lipid molecule. Malvalic acid is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Malvalic acid can be found in peanut and roselle, which makes malvalic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Malvalic acid is a cyclopropenic fatty acid found in cottonseed oil. The cyclopropene ring is thought to be one of the causes of abnormalities that develop in animals that ingest cottonseed oil. This reactivity could be cause for concern depending on concentration. Hydrogenation of the oil destroys malvalic acid .
Astragalin 7-rhamnoside
Astragalin 7-rhamnoside is found in broad bean. Astragalin 7-rhamnoside is a constituent of Delphinium formosum, Tilia argentea and many other plant species [CCD].
Kaempferol 4'-glucoside 7-rhamnoside
Kaempferol 4-glucoside 7-rhamnoside is found in green vegetables. Kaempferol 4-glucoside 7-rhamnoside is a constituent of the bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum. Constituent of the bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum. Kaempferol 4-glucoside 7-rhamnoside is found in green vegetables and root vegetables.
FA 18:2
Linolelaidic acid (Linoelaidic acid), an omega-6 trans fatty acid, acts as a source of energy. Linolelaidic acid is an essential nutrient, adding in enteral, parenteral, and infant formulas. Linolelaidic acid can be used for heart diseases research[1]. Linolelaidic acid (Linoelaidic acid), an omega-6 trans fatty acid, acts as a source of energy. Linolelaidic acid is an essential nutrient, adding in enteral, parenteral, and infant formulas. Linolelaidic acid can be used for heart diseases research[1].
MALVALIC ACID
A long-chain cyclopropenyl fatty acid comprising 8-heptadecenoic acid having a cyclopropene ring arising from the linking of C-8 and C-9 by a methylene substituent.