Prenylated flavonoid
Encyclopedia
Prenylated favonoids are a sub-class of flavonoids. They are widely distributed throughout the plant kingdom. Some are known to have phytoestrogen
ic or antioxidant
properties. They are given in the list of adaptogen
s in herbalism.
8-Prenylnaringenin can be found in hop
and beer
.
Monoprenyl isoflavone epoxidase
is a key enzyme in fungal metabolism of prenylated flavonoids.
Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens are plant-derived xenoestrogens functioning as the primary female sex hormone not generated within the endocrine system but consumed by eating phytoestrogonic plants...
ic or antioxidant
Antioxidant
An antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions. When...
properties. They are given in the list of adaptogen
Adaptogen
An adaptogen is a herbal product claimed to increase resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. The term is used mainly by herbalists who also refer to adaptogens as rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, rasayanas, or restoratives...
s in herbalism.
8-Prenylnaringenin can be found in hop
Hop (plant)
Humulus, Hop, is a small genus of flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The female flowers of H. lupulus are known as hops, and are used as a culinary flavoring and stabilizer, especially in the brewing of beer...
and beer
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
.
Monoprenyl isoflavone epoxidase
Monoprenyl isoflavone epoxidase
In enzymology, a monoprenyl isoflavone epoxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionThe 4 substrates of this enzyme are 7-O-methylluteone, NADPH, H+, and O2, whereas its 3 products are dihydrofurano derivative, NADP+, and H2O....
is a key enzyme in fungal metabolism of prenylated flavonoids.