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. 2018 Aug 21;10(1):18–25. doi: 10.1111/jdi.12892

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© 2018 The Authors. Journal of Diabetes Investigation published by Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD) and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

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Structure and biochemical properties of γ‐oryzanol. γ‐Oryzanol is a functional component specifically and abundantly contained in brown rice. Structurally, γ‐oryzanol is a ferulic acid ester compound of several kinds of triterpene alcohol and phytosterol. Chemical properties of γ‐oryzanol are beneficial for its stable central action. The structure is resistant to esterase, and robust against heat, pressure and acidic environment. 4‐PBA, 4‐phenyl butyric acid; ER, endoplasmic reticulum.