Triterpene biosynthesis in plants

R Thimmappa, K Geisler, T Louveau… - Annual review of …, 2014 - annualreviews.org
The triterpenes are one of the most numerous and diverse groups of plant natural products.
They are complex molecules that are, for the most part, beyond the reach of chemical …

[HTML][HTML] Plant terpenes: defense responses, phylogenetic analysis, regulation and clinical applications

B Singh, RA Sharma - 3 Biotech, 2015 - Springer
The terpenoids constitute the largest class of natural products and many interesting products
are extensively applied in the industrial sector as flavors, fragrances, spices and are also …

Elucidation of the pathway for biosynthesis of saponin adjuvants from the soapbark tree

J Reed, A Orme, A El-Demerdash, C Owen, LBB Martin… - Science, 2023 - science.org
The Chilean soapbark tree (Quillaja saponaria) produces soap-like molecules called QS
saponins that are important vaccine adjuvants. These highly valuable compounds are …

Natural products of pentacyclic triterpenoids: From discovery to heterologous biosynthesis

Y Li, J Wang, L Li, W Song, M Li, X Hua… - Natural Product …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: up to 2022 Pentacyclic triterpenoids are important natural bioactive substances
that are widely present in plants and fungi. They have significant medicinal efficacy, play an …

Molecular activities, biosynthesis and evolution of triterpenoid saponins

JM Augustin, V Kuzina, SB Andersen, S Bak - Phytochemistry, 2011 - Elsevier
Saponins are bioactive compounds generally considered to be produced by plants to
counteract pathogens and herbivores. Besides their role in plant defense, saponins are of …

On the origins of triterpenoid skeletal diversity

R Xu, GC Fazio, SPT Matsuda - Phytochemistry, 2004 - Elsevier
The triterpenoids are a large group of natural products derived from C30 precursors. Nearly
200 different triterpene skeletons are known from natural sources or enzymatic reactions that …

Research progress of glycyrrhizic acid on antiviral activity

ZG Sun, TT Zhao, N Lu, YA Yang… - Mini reviews in …, 2019 - ingentaconnect.com
Glycyrrhizic acid (GA), a triterpene isolated from the roots and rhizomes of licorice, named
Glycyrrhiza glabra, is the principal bioactive ingredient of anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and …

Triterpene functional genomics in licorice for identification of CYP72A154 involved in the biosynthesis of glycyrrhizin

H Seki, S Sawai, K Ohyama, M Mizutani… - The Plant …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Glycyrrhizin, a triterpenoid saponin derived from the underground parts of Glycyrrhiza plants
(licorice), has several pharmacological activities and is also used worldwide as a natural …

Licorice β-amyrin 11-oxidase, a cytochrome P450 with a key role in the biosynthesis of the triterpene sweetener glycyrrhizin

H Seki, K Ohyama, S Sawai… - Proceedings of the …, 2008 - National Acad Sciences
Glycyrrhizin, a major bioactive compound derived from the underground parts of Glycyrrhiza
(licorice) plants, is a triterpene saponin that possesses a wide range of pharmacological …

[HTML][HTML] Triterpenoid biosynthesis and engineering in plants

S Sawai, K Saito - Frontiers in plant science, 2011 - frontiersin.org
Triterpenoid saponins are a diverse group of natural products in plants and are considered
defensive compounds against pathogenic microbes and herbivores. Because of their …