Sesaminol is an orally active activator for Nrf2-ARE pathway, that promotes the the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and enhances the NQO1 expression, thereby enhances the cell's defense against oxidative stress. Sesaminol inhibits 6-OHDA (HY-B1081)-induced ROS production and apoptosis in cell SH-SY5Y. Sesaminol exhibits neuroprotective efficacy against Rotenone (HY-B1756)-induced Parkinson's disease[1].
ChEBI: Sesaminol is a furofuran that is cis-tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan substituted by a 6-hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group at position 1S and a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group at position 4S. It is metabolite found in sesame seeds. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an antioxidant. It is a member of benzodioxoles, a furofuran and an organic hydroxy compound.
