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spinochrome a
Description
Spinochrome a is a pigment found in the integument of some species of sea urchins. It is responsible for the vivid red coloration of these animals. Its synthesis involves a complex enzymatic pathway involving the oxidation of tyrosine and the subsequent formation of a quinone derivative. The exact mechanism of its synthesis is still being investigated. Spinochrome a has been shown to exhibit antioxidant properties and may play a role in protecting the sea urchin from UV radiation. It is also believed to be involved in the immune response of these animals. Its importance lies in its role as a natural pigment and its potential applications in various fields, including medicine, cosmetics, and biomaterials. The study of spinochrome a contributes to our understanding of the evolution of pigments and their diverse functions in living organisms. It also holds promise for the development of new compounds with potential therapeutic benefits.'
spinochrome A: naphthoquinone pigment from sea urchin; RN given refers to spinochrome A; structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 77307 |
| SCHEMBL ID | 10494255 |
| MeSH ID | M0053891 |
Synonyms (11)
| Synonym |
|---|
| 1,4-naphthalenedione, 2-acetyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy- |
| 2-acetyl-3,6-dihydroxynaphthazarin |
| spinochrome a |
| 3718-80-7 |
| 6-acetyl-4,5,7,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene-1,2-dione |
| SCHEMBL10494255 |
| UBUDVMJJWVUMCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| 2-acetyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthoquinone # |
| 1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-acetyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy- |
| spinochrom a |
| DTXSID40958374 |
Research
Studies (10)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 7 (70.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (10.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 12.68
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 weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 12.68 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 2.40 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 5.08 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 0.00 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 0.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 10 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |