Biochemistry of quinones

Inouye, Hiroyuki; Leistner, Eckhard

doi:10.1002/9780470772126.ch9

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“…One of the remarkable features of AQ biosynthesis in higher plants is that they are derived from a variety of different precursors and pathways (Leistner, 1981;Inouye and Leistner, 1988). There are two main biosynthetic pathways leading to AQs in higher plants: the polyketide pathway (Van den Berg and Labadie, 1989) and the chorismate/o-succinylbenzoic acid pathway (Leistner, 1985).…”

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Biosynthesis of anthraquinones in cell cultures of Cinchona ‘Robusta’ proceeds via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate pathway

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Biosynthesis of anthraquinones in cell cultures of Cinchona ‘Robusta’ proceeds via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate pathway

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“…In higher plants, they are found in a large number of plant families, including Verbenaceae [8], Bignoniaceae [9], Rhamnaceae [10], Polygonaceae [11], Leguminosae [12], and Rubiaceae [13]. It has been established that the AQs originate from a variety of different precursors and pathways [14] [15]. There are two main biosynthetic pathways leading to AQs in higher plants: the polyketide pathway [16] and the chorismate/o-succinylbenzoic acid pathway [17], the latter occurs in the Rubiaceae.…”

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9,10‐Anthraquinones and Other Biologically Active Compounds from the Genus Rubia

Savan

Geetanjali

Chauhan

2004

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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The secondary metabolites isolated from Rubia species, their biological activities, and colouration properties have been reviewed. Over 150 chemical constituents belonging to different classes of bioactive compounds such as anthraquinones and their glycosides, naphthoquinones and glycosides, terpenes, bicyclic hexapeptides, iridoids, and carbohydrates are listed together with their source(s) and corresponding references.

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“…Biochemical Reactions. The quinones in biological systems play varied and important roles (22,23). In insects, they are used for defense purposes.…”

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Quinones

Finley

2016

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

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Quinones, possessing two α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl groups usually in a six‐carbon atom ring, represent a unique structural unit. Their centrality in the synthesis of such important commercial substances as dyes and pharmaceuticals has resulted in extensive studies. In living matter, they are ubiquitous and vital to human metabolism. Quinones are of special interest to biochemists and to both synthetic and theoretical organic chemists. The types of reactions most often reported are nucleophilic addition, photochemistry, cycloaddition, electrophilic addition, radical alkylation, electrochemical, oxidation, and nucleophilic substitution. The synthesis of quinones is usually accomplished through oxidation of phenols or anilines.

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Biochemistry of quinones

Cited by 12 publications

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Biosynthesis of anthraquinones in cell cultures of Cinchona ‘Robusta’ proceeds via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate pathway

Biosynthesis of anthraquinones in cell cultures of Cinchona ‘Robusta’ proceeds via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate pathway

9,10‐Anthraquinones and Other Biologically Active Compounds from the Genus Rubia

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