Abstract
Biogenesis of the enantiomeric sesquiterpenes 1 and 5 of the marine nudibranch Doriopsilla areolata was investigated by feeding of [1-(13)C]glucose, [1,2-(13)C(2)]glucose, and [1,2-(13)C(2)]acetate. Evidence is presented that supports de novo origin of both compounds via mevalonic acid.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetates / metabolism*
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Animals
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Carbon Isotopes
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Catalysis
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Glucose / metabolism*
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Mevalonic Acid / metabolism
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Molecular Structure
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Mollusca / chemistry*
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
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Sesquiterpenes / metabolism*
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Stereoisomerism
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Terpenes*
Substances
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Acetates
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Carbon Isotopes
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Sesquiterpenes
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Terpenes
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Glucose
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Mevalonic Acid