Enterodiol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enterodiol is a noun meaning A lignan formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors found in plants.
Meaning
A lignan formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors found in plants.
Example Sentences
The biological activity of SDG results from their conversion to the mammalian lignans enterolactone (EL) and enterodiol (ED) by the intestinal microflora in the upper part of the large bowel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enterodial, enterolignan, enterolactone, oligolignan, lignan, lignol.
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