NCBI Taxonomy: 508994

Caesalpinia violacea (ncbi_taxid: 508994)

found 6 associated metabolites at species taxonomy rank level.

Ancestor: Caesalpinia

Child Taxonomies: none taxonomy data.

Brazilin

(1R,10S)-8-oxatetracyclo[8.7.0.0?,?.0??,??]heptadeca-2(7),3,5,12,14,16-hexaene-5,10,14,15-tetrol

C16H14O5 (286.0841194)


Brazilin is a organic heterotetracyclic compound that is a red pigment obtained from the wood of Caesalpinia echinata (Brazil-wood) or Caesalpinia sappan (sappan-wood). It has a role as a plant metabolite, a histological dye, an antineoplastic agent, a biological pigment, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inducer, an antioxidant, an antibacterial agent, a NF-kappaB inhibitor and a hepatoprotective agent. It is an organic heterotetracyclic compound, a member of catechols and a tertiary alcohol. Brazilin is a natural product found in Guilandina bonduc, Biancaea decapetala, and other organisms with data available. A organic heterotetracyclic compound that is a red pigment obtained from the wood of Caesalpinia echinata (Brazil-wood) or Caesalpinia sappan (sappan-wood). Brazilin is a red dye precursor obtained from the heartwood of several species of tropical hardwoods. Brazilin inhibits the cells proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Brazilin shows chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3]. Brazilin is a red dye precursor obtained from the heartwood of several species of tropical hardwoods. Brazilin inhibits the cells proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Brazilin shows chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3].