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hypericin biosynthesis

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Phenolic oxidative coupling protein Hypericum perforatum

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
emodin anthroneinhibits respiratory-driven solute transport in membrane vesicles of E coli
hypericin
EmodinPurgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.