Phenol biosynthesis in higher plants. Gallic acid

The biosynthesis of gallic acid in a number of higher plants was investigated by using l-[U-(14)C]phenylalanine, (-)-[G-(14)C]shikimic acid, d-[1-(14)C]glucose and d-[6-(14)C]glucose as tracers. The results are compared with those obtained similarly for caffeic acid and are interpreted in terms of t...

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Published in:Biochemical journal 1969-07, Vol.113 (3), p.537-542
Main Authors: Dewick, P M, Haslam, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cinnamates - biosynthesis
Gallic Acid - biosynthesis
Glucose - metabolism
Phenols - biosynthesis
Phenylalanine - metabolism
Plants - metabolism
Quinic Acid - biosynthesis
Shikimic Acid - metabolism
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Summary:The biosynthesis of gallic acid in a number of higher plants was investigated by using l-[U-(14)C]phenylalanine, (-)-[G-(14)C]shikimic acid, d-[1-(14)C]glucose and d-[6-(14)C]glucose as tracers. The results are compared with those obtained similarly for caffeic acid and are interpreted in terms of the dehydrogenation of 5-dehydroshikimic acid as a normal route of metabolism for gallic acid.
ISSN:0264-6021
0306-3283
1470-8728
DOI:10.1042/bj1130537