- perillyl alcohol
- A substance that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It belongs to the family of plant drugs called monoterpenes.
English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
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Perillyl-alcohol dehydrogenase — In enzymology, a perillyl alcohol dehydrogenase (EC number|1.1.1.144) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:perillyl alcohol + NAD+ ightleftharpoons perillyl aldehyde + NADH + H+Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are perillyl… … Wikipedia
(S)-limonene 7-monooxygenase — In enzymology, a (S) limonene 7 monooxygenase (EC number|1.14.13.49) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:( ) (S) limonene + NADPH + H+ + O2 ightleftharpoons ( ) perillyl alcohol + NADP+ + H2OThe 4 substrates of this enzyme are ( )… … Wikipedia
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List of phytochemicals in food — While there is ample evidence to support the health benefits of diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts, evidence that these effects are due to specific nutrients or phytochemicals is limited. [… … Wikipedia
English lavender — A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, to keep insects away, and to wash in. It is also used in aromatherapy. Perillyl… … English dictionary of cancer terms
lavender — A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, to keep insects away, and to wash in. It is also used in aromatherapy. Perillyl… … English dictionary of cancer terms
true lavender — A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, to keep insects away, and to wash in. It is also used in aromatherapy. Perillyl… … English dictionary of cancer terms
