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eckol

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Description

eckol: structure given in first source; isolated from brown alga Ecklonia kurome Okamura; inhibitor of alpha 2-antiplasmin [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

eckol : A phlorotannin that is oxanthrene-1,3,6,8-tetrol substituted by a 3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy moiety at position 4. Isolated from the marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava, it exhibits antioxidant activity. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID145937
CHEMBL ID471187
CHEBI ID65819
SCHEMBL ID2562621
MeSH IDM0167637

Synonyms (22)

Synonym
4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)dibenzo-p-dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol
dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-
eckol
bdbm50259982
CHEMBL471187 ,
chebi:65819 ,
dibenzo(b,e)(1,4)-dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-
1-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-2,4,7,9-tetrahydroxydibenzo-1,4-dioxin
88798-74-7
4a5e8354ub ,
unii-4a5e8354ub
4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)oxanthrene-1,3,6,8-tetrol
4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-dibenzo(b,e)(1,4)dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol
SCHEMBL2562621
DTXSID40237333
Q5332934
4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxine-1,3,6,8-tetraol
4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)dibenzo(b,e)(1,4)dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol
dibenzo(b,e)(1,4)dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-
HY-114203
CS-0079519
AKOS040745766

Research Excerpts

Overview

Eckol is a precursor compound representing the dibenzo-1,4-dioxin class of phlorotannins.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Eckol is a precursor compound representing the dibenzo-1,4-dioxin class of phlorotannins abundant in the"( Characterizing Eckol as a Therapeutic Aid: A Systematic Review.
Choi, JS; Jung, HA; Manandhar, B; Paudel, P; Seong, SH, 2019
)
1.59

Actions

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"Eckol was found to increase the activity of catalase and its protein expression."( Eckol isolated from Ecklonia cava attenuates oxidative stress induced cell damage in lung fibroblast cells.
Chae, S; Ham, YM; Hyun, JW; Joo, HG; Jung, MS; Kang, KA; Kim, HS; Kim, SY; Lee, KH; Lee, NH; Lee, Y; Park, JW; Zhang, R, 2005
)
2.49

Treatment

Eckol treatment suppressed expression of glioma stem-like cell markers and the self-renewal-related proteins without cell death. Eckol treatment resulted in the enhanced level of phosphorylated form, nuclear translocation, ARE-binding, and transcriptional activity of Nrf2.

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"Eckol treatment enhanced the expression of HO-1 at the both level of protein and mRNA in HepG2 cells."( eckol enhances heme oxygenase-1 expression through activation of Nrf2/JNK pathway in HepG2 cells.
Jun, YJ; Kim, HR; Kim, JH; Lee, M; Shin, T; Yoon, N, 2014
)
2.57
"Eckol treatment resulted in the enhanced level of phosphorylated form, nuclear translocation, ARE-binding, and transcriptional activity of Nrf2."( Up-regulation of Nrf2-mediated heme oxygenase-1 expression by eckol, a phlorotannin compound, through activation of Erk and PI3K/Akt.
Hyun, JW; Kang, KA; Kang, MY; Kim, GY; Kim, KC; Lee, NH; Lee, SJ; Piao, MJ; Surh, YJ; Zhang, R, 2010
)
1.32
"Eckol treatment suppressed expression of the glioma stem-like cell markers and the self-renewal-related proteins without cell death."( Eckol suppresses maintenance of stemness and malignancies in glioma stem-like cells.
An, S; Hyun, JW; Hyun, KH; Kim, MJ; Kim, RK; Lee, SJ; Lim, EJ; Park, MJ; Suh, Y; Yoon, CH, 2011
)
2.53
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
antioxidantA substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
phlorotanninA type of tannin usually found in brown algae such as kelps and rockweeds. Unlike the hydrolysable or condensed tannins, these compounds are oligomers of phloroglucinol.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (2)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Replicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirusIC50 (µMol)8.80000.00402.92669.9600AID753310
Replicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirusKi8.20000.00753.00839.1100AID753309
Beta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)IC50 (µMol)12.20000.00061.619410.0000AID483707
Beta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)Ki13.90000.00031.35248.0000AID483708
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (17)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
symbiont-mediated perturbation of host ubiquitin-like protein modificationReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
proteolysisBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
membrane protein ectodomain proteolysisBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
response to lead ionBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
protein processingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
amyloid-beta formationBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
amyloid precursor protein catabolic processBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of neuron apoptotic processBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
amyloid-beta metabolic processBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of painBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
prepulse inhibitionBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
cellular response to copper ionBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
cellular response to manganese ionBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
presynaptic modulation of chemical synaptic transmissionBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
signaling receptor ligand precursor processingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
cellular response to amyloid-betaBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
amyloid fibril formationBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (16)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
3'-5'-RNA exonuclease activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
RNA-dependent RNA polymerase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
cysteine-type endopeptidase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
mRNA 5'-cap (guanine-N7-)-methyltransferase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
mRNA (nucleoside-2'-O-)-methyltransferase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
5'-3' RNA helicase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
K63-linked deubiquitinase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
K48-linked deubiquitinase activityReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
amyloid-beta bindingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
endopeptidase activityBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
aspartic-type endopeptidase activityBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
protein bindingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
peptidase activityBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
beta-aspartyl-peptidase activityBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
enzyme bindingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
protein serine/threonine kinase bindingBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (21)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
double membrane vesicle viral factory outer membraneReplicase polyprotein 1abSevere acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
lysosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
endosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
early endosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
late endosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
multivesicular bodyBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
endoplasmic reticulum lumenBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
Golgi apparatusBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
trans-Golgi networkBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
synaptic vesicleBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
cell surfaceBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
endosome membraneBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
membraneBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
axonBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
dendriteBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
neuronal cell bodyBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
membrane raftBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
recycling endosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
Golgi-associated vesicle lumenBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
hippocampal mossy fiber to CA3 synapseBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
endosomeBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
trans-Golgi networkBeta-secretase 1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (24)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID483708Noncompetitive inhibition of human recombinant BACE1 after 60 mins by Dixon plot analysis2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 20, Issue:11
Molecular docking studies of phlorotannins from Eisenia bicyclis with BACE1 inhibitory activity.
AID393273Antioxidant activity assessed as APPH generated peroxyl radical scavenging formation by ESR spectrometer2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID661655Antiinflammatory activity in HUVEC cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced monocyte migration at 10 uM relative to LPS2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
AID483707Inhibition of human recombinant BACE1 after 60 mins by FRET assay2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 20, Issue:11
Molecular docking studies of phlorotannins from Eisenia bicyclis with BACE1 inhibitory activity.
AID661656Antiinflammatory activity in mouse assessed as inhibition of CMC-Na-induced leukocyte migration into peritoneal cavity at 10 uM relative to CMC-Na2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
AID399513Inhibition of advanced glycation end product formation assessed as CML level at 1 mM after 7 days in 0.1 M phosphate buffer at pH 7.4 by ELISA relative to control2004Journal of natural products, Jan, Volume: 67, Issue:1
A new phloroglucinol derivative from the brown alga Eisenia bicyclis: potential for the effective treatment of diabetic complications.
AID661657Antiinflammatory activity in HUVEC cells assessed as inhibition of HGMB1-induced monocyte binding to endothelial cells at 10 uM relative to CMC-Na2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
AID753309Competitive inhibition of C-terminal His6-tagged recombinant SARS coronavirus 3C-like protease trans-cleavage activity expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) using Dabcyl-KTSAVLQSGFRKME as substrate after 60 mins by Dixon plot analysis2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID753310Inhibition of C-terminal His6-tagged recombinant SARS coronavirus 3C-like protease trans-cleavage activity expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) using Dabcyl-KTSAVLQSGFRKME as substrate after 60 mins by FRET assay2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID393276Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells at 100 uM after 24 hrs by MTT assay2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID753304Selectivity index, ratio of CC50 for african green monkey Vero cells to IC50 for SARS coronavirus 3C-like protease cis-cleavage activity transfected in african green monkey Vero cells2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID393271Antioxidant activity assessed as DPPH radical scavenging activity2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID753298Competitive inhibition of C-terminal His6-tagged recombinant SARS coronavirus 3C-like protease trans-cleavage activity expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) using Dabcyl-KTSAVLQSGFRKME as substrate after 60 mins by Lineweaver-Burk plot analysis2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID393274Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells at 100 uM after 24 hrs by MTT assay2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID661652Antiinflammatory activity in HUVEC cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced hyperpermeability at 10 uM relative to LPS2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
AID753302Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells assessed as cell death by MTT assay2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID393272Antioxidant activity assessed as superoxide radical scavenging activity2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID393275Cytotoxicity against mouse RAW264.7 cells at 100 uM after 24 hrs by MTT assay2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID393270Antioxidant activity assessed as Fenton system generated hydroxyl radical scavenging activity by ESR spectrometer2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 17, Issue:5
Chemical components and its antioxidant properties in vitro: an edible marine brown alga, Ecklonia cava.
AID1704263Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 3c-like protease2020European journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov-15, Volume: 206The development of Coronavirus 3C-Like protease (3CL
AID661653Antiinflammatory activity in HUVEC cells assessed as inhibition of acetic acid-induced hyperpermeability at 10 uM relative to acetic acid2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
AID399514Inhibition of alpha-amylase at 1 mM after 15 mins by dinitrosalicylic acid method relative to control2004Journal of natural products, Jan, Volume: 67, Issue:1
A new phloroglucinol derivative from the brown alga Eisenia bicyclis: potential for the effective treatment of diabetic complications.
AID753303Inhibition of SARS coronavirus 3C-like protease cis-cleavage activity transfected in african green monkey Vero cells using SAVLQSGFRK as substrate at 200 uM after 5 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay relative to control2013Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jul-01, Volume: 21, Issue:13
Dieckol, a SARS-CoV 3CL(pro) inhibitor, isolated from the edible brown algae Ecklonia cava.
AID661654Cytotoxicity against HUVEC cells assessed as decrease in cell viability up to 20 uM after 24 hrs2012Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-01, Volume: 22, Issue:11
Vascular barrier protective effects of eckol and its derivatives.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (47)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (2.13)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's10 (21.28)29.6817
2010's31 (65.96)24.3611
2020's5 (10.64)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 33.20

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index33.20 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.87 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.65 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index44.85 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (33.20)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (4.26%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other45 (95.74%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]