Phytoalexins from Brassicaceae: news from the front

Phytochemistry. 2010 Aug;71(11-12):1191-7. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.03.020. Epub 2010 Apr 21.

Abstract

The chemical structures, syntheses, metabolism and biological activities of the cruciferous phytoalexins discovered to date, with particular focus on the latest results dealing with their biosynthesis and detoxification are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation
  • Brassicaceae* / chemistry
  • Brassicaceae* / metabolism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phytoalexins
  • Sesquiterpenes* / chemical synthesis
  • Sesquiterpenes* / isolation & purification
  • Sesquiterpenes* / metabolism
  • Sesquiterpenes* / pharmacology

Substances

  • Sesquiterpenes
  • Phytoalexins