(+/-)-Enterodiol

Chemical Properties

Off-white Solid

Uses

A compound closely related to Enterolactone (E558950). A metabolite of sesame lignans (sesamin, sesamolin). Inhibits colonic cancer cell growth by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Possible relationship between exposure and reduced risk of breast cancer.

Definition

ChEBI: Enterodiol is a lignan.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Referred to as a "mammalian lignan," enterodiol is produced by metabolism of plant lignans by intestinal flora.