Robinetin is an organic compound in the flavone group with the molecular formula C15H10O7. Chemically, it is a flavone with 5 hydroxy groups. Its name originates from the botanical name of the genus Robinia.[citation needed]

Natural role

It has a role as a plant metabolite and is a pentahydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol.[1] Robinetin is one of the basic chemical extracts of the species black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia and its wood, imparting a high biological resistance against several pathogens (fungi, insects).[2]

As flavonoid, robinetin has also been isolated from the heartwood of the African species, Millettia stuhlmannii.[3]

In plant systems, robinetin as flavonoids in general, help in combating oxidative stress and act as growth regulators.[citation needed]

Research

Recent research has focused on the health aspects of flavonoids for humans, particularly that of robinetin. It has been shown to possess a certain antioxidative activity, free radical scavenging capacity, coronary heart disease prevention, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.[4]

Robinetin also can inhibit lipid peroxidation and protein glycosylation.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Robinetin". PubChem. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  2. ^ "Springer Handbook of Wood Science and Technology (Chapter 3. Wood Biology)". Springer Handbooks. Cham: Springer International Publishing. 2023. p. 107. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81315-4. ISBN 978-3-030-81314-7. ISSN 2522-8692. S2CID 257902863.
  3. ^ ILDIS, International Legume Database and Information Service; CHCD, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database (1994). F.A. Bisby; J. Buckingham; J.B. Harborne (eds.). Phytochemical dictionary of the Leguminosae. compiler, I.W. Southon; chemical data, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database; phytochemical database, R.J. White; botanical data, J.L. Zarucchi (1st ed.). London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0412397706.
  4. ^ Kumar, Shashank; Pandey, Abhay K. (2013). "Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview". The Scientific World Journal. 2013 (1). doi:10.1155/2013/162750. ISSN 2356-6140. PMC 3891543. PMID 24470791.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinetin
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