Issue 6, 1976

Biosynthesis of phytosterols in Calendula officinalis flowers from (2R)- and (2RS)-[2-14C, 2-3H]-mevalonic acid. The incorporation of a 15α-tritium atom into sitosterol

Abstract

It is proven that only the 2-pro-R hydrogen of MVA is retained at the 15α-position of sitosterol biosynthesized by excised petals of Calendula officinalis flowers.

Article information

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J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1976, 196-197

Biosynthesis of phytosterols in Calendula officinalis flowers from (2R)- and (2RS)-[2-14C, 2-3H]-mevalonic acid. The incorporation of a 15α-tritium atom into sitosterol

J. K. Sliwowski and E. Caspi, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1976, 196 DOI: 10.1039/C39760000196

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