Accession Number: pdtdbl00045

Details of the Ligand

Ligand Name : Pectin
Systematic Names : beta-D-Galactopyranuronic acid; Pectin; L-Glucuronic acid; GTR; Oligogalacturonide; Galacturonic acid
Molecular Formula : C6H10O7
Molecular Weight : g/mol
IUPAC Name : (2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid
Canonical SMILES : C1(C(C(OC(C1O)O)C(=O)O)O)O
Ligand Description :

Pectin is a fiber found in fruits. It is used to make medicine.

People use pectin for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and to prevent colon cancer and prostate cancer. It is also used for diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some people use pectin to prevent poisoning caused by lead, strontium, and other heavy metals.

Pectin was used for years in combination with kaolin (Kaopectate) to control diarrhea. However, in April 2003, the FDA found ruled that scientific evidence does not support the use of pectin for diarrhea. Since April 2004, pectin has not been permitted as an anti-diarrhea agent in over-the-counter (OTC) products. As a result, Kaopectate no longer contains pectin and kaolin.

Some people apply pectin to the skin to protect raw or ulcerated mouth and throat sores.

Pectin is used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. In manufacturing, pectin is an ingredient in some denture adhesives.

Pectin binds substances in the intestine and adds bulk to the stools.
Related Plants :
Lady's Finger, Orange, Peppermint
Ligand Related Dockings :
NA
Ligand References :
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectin
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/441476
  3. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-500-pectin.aspx?activeingredientid=500&activeingredientname=pectin
  4. http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/name/pectin
  5. http://www.drugs.com/npp/pectin.html
Pectin

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