[A naturally-occurring form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin with potent antioxidant properties. Considered essential for the stabilization of biological membranes (especially those with high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids), d-alpha-Tocopherol is a potent peroxyl radical scavenger and inhibits noncompetitively cyclooxygenase activity in many tissues, resulting in a decrease in prostaglandin production. Vitamin E also inhibits angiogenesis and tumor dormancy through suppressing vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene transcription. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0969677.alpha. Tocopherol
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
alpha Tocopherol
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL
d-Alpha-Tocopherol
Tocopherol-Alpha
Tocopherol-D-Alpha
- Lipid
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Vitamin