General description
Sesamin is the most abundant lignan isolated from Sesamum indicum or sesame seeds and sesame oil.
Application
Sesamin has been used as a reference standard to study the activity of Cytochrome P450 enzyme sesamin synthase from Sesamum indicum L. in the conversion of pinoresinol to sesamin.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sesamin presents multiple health benefits including hypocholesterolemic, anti-hypertensive, anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging, immunoregulatory, hypoglycemic, anti-thrombotic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant activities. It has also been demonstrated to work synergistically with vitamin E against lipid peroxidation. Sesamin was found to be metabolized into several catechol forms in the liver. These cathecols have a potent ability to scavenge superoxide radicals.
Non-competitive Δ5-desaturase inhibitor.
- UPC:
- 51321816
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- SMB00705-10MG
- CAS:
- 607-80-7
