CHEBI:2979 - baicalein

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ChEBI Name baicalein
ChEBI ID CHEBI:2979
Definition A trihydroxyflavone with the hydroxy groups at positions C-5, -6 and -7.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
radical scavenger
A role played by a substance that can react readily with, and thereby eliminate, radicals.
Biological Role(s): hormone antagonist
A chemical substance which inhibits the function of the endocrine glands, the biosynthesis of their secreted hormones, or the action of hormones upon their specific sites.
prostaglandin antagonist
A compound that inhibits the action of prostaglandins.
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor
Any EC 3.4.21.* (serine endopeptidase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of prolyl oligopeptidase (EC 3.4.21.26).
antifungal agent
An antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.
apoptosis inducer
Any substance that induces the process of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in multi-celled organisms.
plant metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor
A lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with the action of arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (EC 1.13.11.31).
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor
A lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with the action of arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (EC 1.13.11.33).
ferroptosis inhibitor
Any substance that inhibits the process of ferroptosis (a type of programmed cell death dependent on iron and characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides) in organisms.
anticoronaviral agent
Any antiviral agent which inhibits the activity of coronaviruses.
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor
An EC 3.4.22.* (cysteine endopeptidase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of SARS coronavirus main proteinase (EC 3.4.22.69).
EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor
An EC 4.1.1.* (carboxy-lyase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of ornithine decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.17).
antibacterial agent
A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
Application(s): hormone antagonist
A chemical substance which inhibits the function of the endocrine glands, the biosynthesis of their secreted hormones, or the action of hormones upon their specific sites.
prostaglandin antagonist
A compound that inhibits the action of prostaglandins.
geroprotector
Any compound that supports healthy aging, slows the biological aging process, or extends lifespan.
anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
angiogenesis inhibitor
An agent and endogenous substances that antagonize or inhibit the development of new blood vessels.
antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
Related Structures
baicalein is a Functional Parent of
baicalin
Mass : 446.364
Formula : C21H18O11
2981 		5,6,7-trimethoxyflavone
Mass : 312.31664
Formula : C18H16O5
2980
baicalein is a Structural Derivative of
1-benzopyran phenylpropanoid
Definition : Any organic aromatic compound with a structure based on a phenylpropane skeleton. The class includes naturally occurring phenylpropanoid esters, flavonoids, anthocyanins, coumarins and many small phenolic molecules as well as their semi-synthetic and synthetic analogues. Phenylpropanoids are also precursors of lignin.
baicalein is a Conjugate Acid of
baicalein(1-)
Mass : 269.22950
Formula : C15H9O5
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