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Biosynthesis of a Flavonol from a Flavanone by Establishing a One-pot Bienzymatic Cascade
Published on: August 14, 2019
Flavonoids and their glycosides, including anthocyanins
Nigel C Veitch1, Renée J Grayer
1Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK. n.veitch@kew.org
Natural Product Reports
|May 24, 2008
Summary
This review details over 600 new naturally occurring flavonoids, including aglycones and glycosides. It covers their sources, biological activities, and ecological significance, citing 514 references.
Area of Science:
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Phytochemistry
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Flavonoids are a diverse group of plant secondary metabolites with significant biological activities.
- Natural product research continually identifies new flavonoid structures and their roles in ecosystems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review newly discovered naturally occurring flavonoids.
- To summarize current knowledge on flavonoid sources, identification, biological activity, biosynthesis, synthesis, and ecological significance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Compilation and synthesis of data on over 600 new flavonoid examples.
- Analysis of cited references for comprehensive coverage.
Main Results:
- Over 600 new examples of naturally occurring flavonoids (aglycones and glycosides) are described.
- The review encompasses various flavonoid subclasses: flavones, flavonols, chalcones, dihydrochalcones, aurones, flavanones, dihydroflavonols, anthocyanidins, and anthocyanins.
- Key aspects covered include source, identification, biological activity, biosynthesis, synthesis, and ecological/chemosystematic significance.
Conclusions:
- This review provides an updated and extensive overview of the rapidly expanding field of natural product flavonoids.
- The findings highlight the chemodiversity and ecological importance of flavonoids in nature.
- The extensive citation of 514 references underscores the depth and breadth of the reviewed literature.
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