[HTML][HTML] Occurrence, biosynthesis and function of isoprenoid quinones
Isoprenoid quinones are one of the most important groups of compounds occurring in
membranes of living organisms. These compounds are composed of a hydrophilic head …
membranes of living organisms. These compounds are composed of a hydrophilic head …
Vitamin deficiencies in humans: can plant science help?
The term vitamin describes a small group of organic compounds that are absolutely required
in the human diet. Although for the most part, dependency criteria are met in developed …
in the human diet. Although for the most part, dependency criteria are met in developed …
Biosynthesis and molecular actions of specialized 1, 4-naphthoquinone natural products produced by horticultural plants
JR Widhalm, D Rhodes - Horticulture Research, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Abstract The 1, 4-naphthoquinones (1, 4-NQs) are a diverse group of natural products found
in every kingdom of life. Plants, including many horticultural species, collectively synthesize …
in every kingdom of life. Plants, including many horticultural species, collectively synthesize …
Chloroplast proteomics and the compartmentation of plastidial isoprenoid biosynthetic pathways
Recent advances in the proteomic field have allowed high-throughput experiments to be
conducted on chloroplast samples. Many proteomic investigations have focused on either …
conducted on chloroplast samples. Many proteomic investigations have focused on either …
Completion of the cytosolic post-chorismate phenylalanine biosynthetic pathway in plants
In addition to being a vital component of proteins, phenylalanine is also a precursor of
numerous aromatic primary and secondary metabolites with broad physiological functions …
numerous aromatic primary and secondary metabolites with broad physiological functions …
Bioactive metabolites produced by cyanobacteria for growth adaptation and their pharmacological properties
P Nandagopal, AN Steven, LW Chan, Z Rahmat… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Cyanobacteria are known as oxygenic microorganisms are able to release
oxygen as a byproduct during photosynthesis. Rapidly changing environmental conditions …
oxygen as a byproduct during photosynthesis. Rapidly changing environmental conditions …
Vitamin K2 in Electron Transport System: Are Enzymes Involved in Vitamin K2 Biosynthesis Promising Drug Targets?
M Kurosu, E Begari - Molecules, 2010 - mdpi.com
Aerobic and anaerobic respiratory systems allow cells to transport the electrons to terminal
electron acceptors. The quinone (ubiquinone or menaquinone) pool is central to the electron …
electron acceptors. The quinone (ubiquinone or menaquinone) pool is central to the electron …
Thioesterase enzyme families: Functions, structures, and mechanisms
Thioesterases are enzymes that hydrolyze thioester bonds in numerous biochemical
pathways, for example in fatty acid synthesis. This work reports known functions, structures …
pathways, for example in fatty acid synthesis. This work reports known functions, structures …
Thioesterases: a new perspective based on their primary and tertiary structures
DC Cantu, Y Chen, PJ Reilly - Protein Science, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Thioesterases (TEs) are classified into EC 3.1. 2.1 through EC 3.1. 2.27 based on their
activities on different substrates, with many remaining unclassified (EC 3.1. 2.–). Analysis of …
activities on different substrates, with many remaining unclassified (EC 3.1. 2.–). Analysis of …
Phylloquinone (vitamin K1): occurrence, biosynthesis and functions
Background: Phylloquinone is a prenylated naphthoquinone that is synthesized exclusively
by plants, green algae, and some species of cyanobacteria, where it serves as a vital …
by plants, green algae, and some species of cyanobacteria, where it serves as a vital …