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arctigenin and isoarctigenin biosynthesis
Proteins (3)
| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|
| Matairesinol O-methyltransferase | | Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) |
| Matairesinol O-methyltransferase | | Anthriscus sylvestris |
| Matairesinol O-methyltransferase | | Forsythia koreana |
Compounds (4)
| Compound | Description |
|---|
| hydronium ion | |
| matairesinol | lignan that is a central precursor in plants in the biosynthesis of numerous lignans (coordinate with specific); RN refers to (3R-trans)-isomer |
| s-adenosylmethionine | Physiologic 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) |
| arctigenin | precursor to catechols; in many plants |