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arctigenin and isoarctigenin biosynthesis

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Matairesinol O-methyltransferaseCarthamus tinctorius (safflower)
Matairesinol O-methyltransferaseAnthriscus sylvestris
Matairesinol O-methyltransferaseForsythia koreana

Compounds (4)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
matairesinollignan that is a central precursor in plants in the biosynthesis of numerous lignans (coordinate with specific); RN refers to (3R-trans)-isomer
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)
arctigeninprecursor to catechols; in many plants