Biosynthesis of stigmasterol in tomato fruits

The presence of stigmasterol in tomato fruits was demonstrated. Labeled mevalonic acid was incorporated into this sterol, while sodium acetate was not. The identity of the isolated product was established by rigorous purification to constant specific activity, melting point determinations, and infra...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1961-09, Vol.134 (3480), p.671-672
Main Authors: Bennett, R.D, Heftmann, E, Purcell, A.E, Bonner, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetates
Biosynthesis
fruits
Highlands
isolation
mevalonic acid
Plants
Radioactive decay
Shrubs
Sodium
sodium acetate
Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum
Steroids
Sterols
stigmasterol
Tomatoes
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Summary:The presence of stigmasterol in tomato fruits was demonstrated. Labeled mevalonic acid was incorporated into this sterol, while sodium acetate was not. The identity of the isolated product was established by rigorous purification to constant specific activity, melting point determinations, and infrared spectrum.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.134.3480.671