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How to pronounce alkylresorcinol
Alkylresorcinols, also known as resorcinolic lipids, are phenolic lipids composed of long aliphatic chains and resorcinol-type phenolic rings.
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How to pronounce alkylresorcinols
Possible biological activities
In vitro studies have shown that alkylresorcinols may prevent cells turning cancerous, but that they do not have any effect on cells that are already cancerous. Alkylresorcinols also increase gamma-tocopherol levels in rats when fed in high amounts (0.2% of total diet and above.
The alkylresorcinols in Grevillea banksii and Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' are responsible for contact dermatitis.
Trivial names of some resorcinolic lipids
Derivatives
Sorgoleone is a hydrophobic root exudate of Sorghum bicolor.
References
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