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gingerol

Term ID
CHEBI:10136
Synonyms
  • (+)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone
  • (5S)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
  • (S)-(+)-[6]Gingerol
  • (S)-(6)-Gingerol
  • 6-Gingerol
  • [6]-Gingerol
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Definition
A beta-hydroxy ketone that is 5-hydroxydecan-3-one substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl moiety at position 1; believed to inhibit adipogenesis. It is a constituent of fresh ginger.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from gingerol
Phenotype where environments contain gingerol
Phenotype modified by environments containing gingerol
Phenotype affecting gingerol
Human Disease Model
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