Term Name: nigerloxin
Synonyms: 2-carbamoyl-3-hydroxy-6-methoxy-5-methyl-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzoic acid
Definition: A member of the class of benzoic acids that is benzoic acid which is substituted at positions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 by carbamoyl, hydroxy, E)-prop-1-en-1-yl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. Obtained from solid-state fermentation of Aspergillus niger CFR-W-105, it inhibits soy bean lipoxygenase-1 (LOX-1) and rat lens aldose reductase (RLAR). It also shows free radical scavenging activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:133971]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: aromatic ether benzamides benzoic acids phenols styrenes
has_role: antioxidant Aspergillus metabolite EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor lipoxygenase inhibitor radical scavenger