The biosynthesis, metabolism and translocation of β-amyrin in Sorghum bicolor

Rick C. Heupel; W. David Nes

doi:10.1016/0031-9422(85)80024-8

The biosynthesis, metabolism and translocation of β-amyrin in Sorghum bicolor

Rick C. Heupel, W. David Nes

Chemistry and Biochemistry

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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
Pages (from-to)	2905-2909
Number of pages	5
Journal	Phytochemistry
Volume	24
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(85)80024-8
State	Published - Nov 26 1985

Keywords

Sorghum bicolor, Graminae
polycyclic isopentenoids
sorghumol
sterols.
α-amyrin
β-amyrone
δ-amyrin

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