Alpha-tocopherol

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Alpha-tocopherol Definition

A naturally-occurring form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin with potent antioxidant properties. Considered essential for the stabilization of biological membranes (especially those with high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids), d-alpha-Tocopherol is a potent peroxyl radical scavenger and inhibits noncompetitively cyclooxygenase activity in many tissues, resulting in a decrease in prostaglandin production. Vitamin E also inhibits angiogenesis and tumor dormancy through suppressing vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene transcription. (NCI04)

Alpha-tocopherol Synonyms

Alpha-Tocopherol, 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol, 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, Alpha-tocopherol

Alpha-tocopherol Definition

Alpha-tocopherol Synonyms

Alpha-tocopherol, 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol

Terms in Alpha-tocopherol category

d-alpha-Tocopherol