Preferred Label : Lycopene;
NCIt synonyms : all-trans-Lycopene; psi,psi-Carotene;
NCIt related terms : 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene;
NCIt definition : A linear, unsaturated hydrocarbon carotenoid, the major red pigment in fruits such
as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots, red oranges, watermelon, rosehips, and guava.
As a class, carotenoids are pigment compounds found in photosynthetic organisms (plants,
algae, and some types of fungus), and are chemically characterized by a large polyene
chain containing 35-40 carbon atoms; some carotenoid polyene chains are terminated
by two 6-carbon rings. In animals, carotenoids such as lycopene may possess antioxidant
properties which may retard aging and many degenerative diseases. As an essential
nutrient, lycopene is required in the animal diet. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : CRCH: Carotenoid which is a terpene assembled from 8 isoprene units.; NCI-GLOSS: A red pigment found in tomatoes and some fruits. It is an antioxidant and
may help prevent some types of cancer.;
UNII : SB0N2N0WV6;
InChIKey : OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-GYZMGTAESA-N;
CAS number : 502-65-8;
Unit used : mcg;
Drug name : Lyc-O-Mato;
Chemical formula : C40H56;
NSC code : 407322;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:15948;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044909; NSC0407322; 08979;
Origin ID : C2226;
UMLS CUI : C0065331;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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- is_component_of_chemotherapy_regimen
