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L-xylitol catabolic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-xylitol, a five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. [GOC:ai]

L-xylose catabolic process is the metabolic pathway by which L-xylose, a five-carbon sugar, is broken down for energy. This process occurs in many organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some plants. It typically begins with the phosphorylation of L-xylose to L-xylulose-5-phosphate by an enzyme called xylose kinase. L-xylulose-5-phosphate is then isomerized to D-xylulose-5-phosphate by xylulose kinase. D-xylulose-5-phosphate can then enter the pentose phosphate pathway, a central metabolic pathway, where it can be converted to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate. These intermediates can then be used for energy production through glycolysis or be used to synthesize other biomolecules. The catabolic process of L-xylose is crucial for the utilization of xylose as a carbon source and for the production of energy and essential metabolites.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Sorbitol dehydrogenaseA sorbitol dehydrogenase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q00796]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (14)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
coumarin2H-chromen-2-one: coumarin derivativecoumarinsfluorescent dye;
human metabolite;
plant metabolite
herniarinherniarin : A member of the class of coumarins that is coumarin substituted by a methoxy group at position 7.

herniarin: methoxy analog of umbelliferone; structure
coumarinsfluorochrome
3-hydroxy-1-benzopyran-2-one3-hydroxycoumarin: Photoprotective from sea urchin gametes and embryonic cells; structure in first source

hydroxycoumarin : Any coumarin carrying at least one hydroxy substituent.
hydroxycoumarin
isoscopoletinisoscopoletin : A hydroxycoumarin that is esculetin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It is the major primary metabolite of scoparone.aromatic ether;
hydroxycoumarin
plant metabolite
cp-166,572
epalrestatepalrestat : A monocarboxylic acid that is 1,3-thiazolidine which is substituted on the nitrogen by a carboxymethyl group, at positions 2 and 4 by thioxo and oxo groups, respectively, and at position 5 by a 2-methyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ylidene group. It is an inhibitor of aldose reductase (which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol) and is used for the treatment of some diabetic complications, including neuropathy.monocarboxylic acid;
thiazolidines
EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
scopoletinhydroxycoumarinplant growth regulator;
plant metabolite
hymecromoneHymecromone: A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent. It is also used in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES for the determination of NITRIC ACID.hydroxycoumarinantineoplastic agent;
hyaluronic acid synthesis inhibitor
esculetinesculetin : A hydroxycoumarin that is umbelliferone in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light.

esculetin: used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light; structure
hydroxycoumarinantioxidant;
plant metabolite;
ultraviolet filter
7-hydroxycoumarin7-oxycoumarin: derivatives have anti-oxidant properties

umbelliferone : A hydroxycoumarin that is coumarin substituted by a hydroxy group ay position 7.
hydroxycoumarinfluorescent probe;
food component;
plant metabolite
4-methylesculetin4-methylesculetin: has antiinflammatory activity

6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin : A hydroxycoumarin that is 4-methylcuomarin which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4. A hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor. It has also been used as a fluorescent sensor to monitor the consumption of a boronic acid in Suzuki coupling reactions; fluorescence is readily detectable by the naked eye using a standard 365 nm UV lamp.
hydroxycoumarinanti-inflammatory agent;
antioxidant;
hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor
7-hydroxycoumarin-4-acetic acid7-hydroxycoumarin-4-acetic acid: pH-indicator dye; structure in first source
4-hydroxycoumarin2-hydroxychromone: structurehydroxycoumarin