Maytenus aquifolium cyclase activity

Corsino et al. [22] reported that friedelane and quinonemethide biosynthesis is compartmentalized in Maytenus aquifolium and Salacia campestris, indicating cyclase activity in the leaves but not in the root bark. In order to confirm the possible translocation of friedelin derivatives, from the leaves to root bark, a solution of ( )5-3H-mevalonolactone was administered to the leaves of M. aquifolium seedlings. No labeled friedelin was detected in the root bark but, nevertheless, label quinonemethides were found. 

Corsino et al. [22] reported that friedelane and quinonemethide biosynthesis is compartmentalized in Maytenus aquifolium and Salacia campestris, indicating cyclase activity in the leaves but not in the root... 

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

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