Biochemistry Of The Mevalonic Acid Pathway To Terpenoids
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Author | : G.H.Neil Towers |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1468487892 |
This series of lectures was delivered at the 29th meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America, held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B. C. , Canada on June 16th-20th, 1989. Topics concerning terpenoids, consisting of isoprene units, are now so numerous that a judicious selection for a relatively limited symposium was difficult. We were able to assemble, however, a potpourri of reviews on topical areas of terpenoid chemistry, biochemistry and biology, by scientists who are making exciting contributions and whose work points the way to significant future research. Because of the importance of terpenoids in the life of plants, and indeed in all living organisms, a periodical review of the mevalonic acid pathway and of the subsequent biochemical events leading to the biosynthesis of isoprenoids needs no justification. Life, as we know it, would not be possible without the ability of living organisms to employ this metabolic sequence which proceeds from condensations of three molecules of acetyl-CoA and terminates with the elaboration of the terpenoid precursors, isopentenyl pyrophosphate and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate. In addition to producing obviously essential compounds that are partially or completely of isoprenoid origin (Fig. 1), such as hormones, photosynthetic pigments, compounds involved in electron transport in respiration and in photosynthesis, oxidative enzymes and membrane components, plants elaborate thousands of novel terpenoids, many of which do not as yet have identifiable physiological, biochemical or even ecological roles, e. g. the cardenolides, ecdysones or saponins.
Author | : G. H. Neil Towers |
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Release | : 1989 |
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Author | : Shagufta Perveen |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2018-12-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1789847761 |
Terpenes belong to the diverse class of chemical constituents isolated from materials found in nature (plants, fungi, insects, marine organisms, plant pathogens, animals and endophytes). These metabolites have simple to complex structures derived from Isopentyl diphosphate (IPP), dimethyl allyl diphosphate (DMAPP), mevalonate and deoxyxylulose biosynthetic pathways. Terpenes play a very important role in human health and have significant biological activities (anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiallergic, skin permeation enhancer, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-insecticidal). This book gives an overview and highlights recent research in the phytochemical and biological understanding of terpenes and terpenoid and explains the most essential functions of these kinds of secondary metabolites isolated from natural sources.
Author | : Paul Hudson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 560 |
Release | : 2021-04-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 352782491X |
Unites a biological and a biotechnological perspective on cyanobacteria, and includes the industrial aspects and applications of cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria Biotechnology offers a guide to the interesting and useful features of cyanobacteria metabolism that keeps true to a biotechnology vision. In one volume the book brings together both biology and biotechnology to illuminate the core acpects and principles of cyanobacteria metabolism. Designed to offer a practical approach to the metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria, the book contains relevant examples of how this metabolic "module" is currently being engineered and how it could be engineered in the future. The author includes information on the requirements and real-world experiences of the industrial applications of cyanobacteria. This important book: Brings together biology and biotechnology in order to gain insight into the industrial relevant topic of cyanobacteria Introduces the key aspects of the metabolism of cyanobacteria Presents a grounded, practical approach to the metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria Offers an analysis of the requirements and experiences for industrial cyanobacteria Provides a framework for readers to design their own processes Written for biotechnologists, microbiologists, biologists, biochemists, Cyanobacteria Biotechnology provides a systematic and clear volume that brings together the biological and biotechnological perspective on cyanobacteria.
Author | : Bob B. Buchanan |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 1280 |
Release | : 2015-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0470714220 |
With over 1000 original drawings and 500 photographs, this work offers complete coverage of cell biology, plant physiology and molecular biology.
Author | : Herwig O. Gutzeit |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2014-05-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3527682007 |
Im Gegensatz zu existierenden Fachbüchern, die sich entweder ausschließlich auf die pharmakologischen Eigenschaften von pflanzlichen Naturstoffen konzentrieren oder den Sekundärstoffwechsel von Pflanzen im Rahmen der allgemeinen Pflanzenwissenschaft behandeln, deckt dieses Lehrbuch sämtliche Aspekte in einem Band ab. Es überzeugt durch Modernität, enthält farbige Abbildungen, einen Fragen- und Antwortteil und bietet Zugang zu einer begleitenden Website. Darüber hinaus liefern die einleitenden Kapitel ausreichend Hintergrundinformationen zur Chemie und Biochemie pflanzlicher Naturstoffe und deren Einsatz in der Biotechnologie. Damit ist dieses Lehrbuch in jeder Hinsicht als eigenständiges Werk in entsprechenden Kursen einsetzbar.
Author | : Paul M. Dewick |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 2002-01-03 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780471496410 |
This guide covers classes of natural products in medicine, whether derived from plants, micro-organisms or animals. Structured according to biosynthetic pathway, it is written from a chemistry-based approach.
Author | : Charles S Sell |
Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2019-05-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 178801832X |
Terpenoids play an important part in all our lives, from Vitamin A and hormones to perfumes and pharmaceuticals. This book provides an introduction to terpenoid chemistry, concentrating on the lower terpenoids, but the basic principles taught are also the foundation for the chemistry of the higher terpenoids. Coverage includes: the biogenesis of terpenoids; some of the history of the field; the principles of structural determination; and the importance of stereochemistry and stereoselective synthesis. Carbocation chemistry is introduced, as are the principles of total and partial synthesis. Finally, industrial chemistry (both discovery chemistry and chemical process development) is discussed, using the volatile terpenoids of perfumery to illustrate basic concepts. Ideal as both an introduction to terpenoid chemistry and as a refresher course, A Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry, with its real-life problems and appreciation of the relevance of chemistry to everyday life, will prove invaluable to students, lecturers and industrialists alike.
Author | : David S. Seigler |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 766 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1461549132 |
Life has evolved as a unified system; no organism exists similar role also has been suggested for fatty acids from alone, but each is in intimate contact with other organisms cyanolipids. Nonprotein amino acids, cyanogenic glyco and its environment. Historically, it was easier for workers sides, and the non-fatty-acid portion of cyanolipids also are in various disciplines to delimit artificially their respective incorporated into primary metabolites during germination. areas of research, rather than attempt to understand the entire Secondary metabolites of these structural types are accumu system of living organisms. This was a pragmatic and neces lated in large quantities in the seeds of several plant groups sary way to develop an understanding for the various parts. where they probably fulfill an additional function as deter We are now at a point, however, where we need to investi rents to general predation. gate those things common to the parts and, specifically, those The second type of relationship involves interaction of things that unify the parts. The fundamental aspects of many plants with other organisms and with their environment. Bio of these interactions are chemical in nature. Plants constitute logical interactions must be viewed in the light of evolution an essential part of all life systems; phytochemistry provides ary change and the coadaptation, or perhaps coevolution, of a medium for linking several fields of study.
Author | : Juan Moreno |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 443 |
Release | : 2012-05-30 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 012388439X |
Enological Chemistry is written for the professional enologist tasked with finding the right balance of compounds to create or improve wine products. Related titles lack the appropriate focus for this audience, according to reviewers, failing either to be as comprehensive on the topic of chemistry, to include chemistry as part of the broader science of wine, or targeting a less scientific audience and including social and historical information not directly pertinent to the understanding of the role of chemistry in successful wine production. The topics in the book have been sequenced identically with the steps of the winemaking process. Thus, the book describes the most salient compounds involved in each vinification process, their properties and their balance; also, theoretical knowledge is matched with its practical application. The primary aim is to enable the reader to identify the specific compounds behind enological properties and processes, their chemical balance and their influence on the analytical and sensory quality of wine, as well as the physical, chemical and microbiological factors that affect their evolution during the winemaking process. - Organized according to the winemaking process, guiding reader clearly to application of knowledge - Describes the most salient compounds involved in each step enabling readers to identify the specific compounds behind properties and processes and effectively work with them - Provides both theoretical knowledge and practical application providing a strong starting point for further research and development