Ligstroside is an important
phenolic compound present in
olive
The olive, botanical name ''Olea europaea'' ("European olive"), is a species of Subtropics, subtropical evergreen tree in the Family (biology), family Oleaceae. Originating in Anatolia, Asia Minor, it is abundant throughout the Mediterranean ...
cultivars. It has a role as a
plant metabolite and an
antineoplastic agent.
Differs from
oleuropein
Oleuropein is a glycosylation, glycosylated seco-iridoid, a type of polyphenol, phenolic bitter compound found in green olive skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves. The term oleuropein is derived from the botanical name of the olive tree, ''Olea europaea ...
by one
hydroxyl group.
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Phenylethanoids
Phenol antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory agents
Glucosides
Phytoestrogens
Olives
Olive oil
Phytochemicals
Methoxy compounds
Pyrans