Abstract
The biosynthesis of [14C] β-amyrin and three other labelled 3β-hydroxypentacyclic triterpenes from [2-14C] acetate in leaves of Sorghum bicolor was demonstrated. Evidence for the metabolism of [14C] β-amyrin to the corresponding C-3 ketone (β-amyrone) and for the transport of [14C] β-amyrin in leaves was also obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2905-2909 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Phytochemistry |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 26 1985 |
Keywords
- Sorghum bicolor, Graminae
- polycyclic isopentenoids
- sorghumol
- sterols.
- α-amyrin
- β-amyrone
- δ-amyrin