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Catechols

Medical Definition:

A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2.

Catechols Categories.

	3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethanol - Metabolite of serotonin and norepinephrine.
	Estrogens, Catechol - 2- or 4-Hydroxyestrogens. Substances that are physiologically active in mammals, especially in the control of gonadotropin secretion. Physiological activity can be ascribed to either an estrogenic action or interaction with the catecholaminergic system.
	Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid - A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.

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