Isorhamnetin
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Isorhamnetin is an O-methylated flavonol, a type of chemical compound. It can be found in Tagetes lucida
Tagetes lucida
Tagetes lucida is a half-hardy sub-shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is eaten as an herb and is commonly used as a substitute for tarragon. The leaves have a tarragon-like flavor, with hints of anise...

, a psychedelic plant from Mexico and Central America.

Metabolism

The enzyme quercetin 3-O-methyltransferase
Quercetin 3-O-methyltransferase
In enzymology, a quercetin 3-O-methyltransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionThus, the two substrates of this enzyme are S-adenosyl methionine and 3,5,7,3',4'-pentahydroxyflavone, whereas its two products are S-adenosylhomocysteine and...

 uses S-adenosyl methionine and quercetin
Quercetin
Quercetin , a flavonol, is a plant-derived flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains. It also may be used as an ingredient in supplements, beverages or foods.-Occurrence:...

 to produce S-adenosylhomocysteine and isorhamnetin.

The enzyme 3-methylquercetin 7-O-methyltransferase
3-methylquercetin 7-O-methyltransferase
In enzymology, a 3-methylquercetin 7-O-methyltransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionThus, the two substrates of this enzyme are S-adenosyl methionine and 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxyflavone , whereas its two products are S-adenosylhomocysteine and...

 uses S-adenosyl methionine and 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxyflavone (isorhamnetin) to produce S-adenosylhomocysteine and 5,3',4'-trihydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyflavone (rhamnazin
Rhamnazin
Rhamnazin is an O-methylated flavonol, a type of chemical compound. It can be found in Rhamnus petiolaris, a buckthorn plant endemic to Sri Lanka.-Metabolism:...

).

Glycosides

  • Isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside-7-O-glucoside
  • Isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside-4'-O-glucoside
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