''Epi''-Inositol is one of the
stereoisomer
In stereochemistry, stereoisomerism, or spatial isomerism, is a form of isomerism in which molecules have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in ...
s of
inositol.
Use in medicine
Epi-inositol has been found to regulate
Yeast
Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. They are estimated to constitut ...
INO1 Gene Encoding (
Inositol-1-P synthase) in animals. During the study with Epi-Inositol, Yeast INO1-expression was measured in
northern blots.
See also
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''allo''-Inositol
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''cis''-Inositol
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D-''chiro''-Inositol
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L-''chiro''-Inositol
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''muco''-Inositol
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''neo''-Inositol
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''scyllo''-Inositol
References
Inositol
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