Biosynthesis of phytol in the cyanobacterium synechocystis sp. UTEX 2470: utilization of the non-mevalonate pathway
The biosynthesis of phytol in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. UTEX 2470 has been examined using 6,6-2H2-d-glucose, 2-13C-d-glucose, and U-13C6-d-glucose as precursors. Analysis of the isolated phytol using deuterium or 13C NMR showed labeling patterns consistent with incorporation of labeled glucose via the non-mevalonate pathway to terpenes.
Proteau
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College of Pharmacy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3507, USA.