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.
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Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Biotransformation
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Brassicaceae* / chemistry
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Brassicaceae* / metabolism
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Molecular Structure
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Phytoalexins
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Sesquiterpenes* / chemical synthesis
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Sesquiterpenes* / isolation & purification
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Sesquiterpenes* / metabolism
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Sesquiterpenes* / pharmacology
Substances
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Sesquiterpenes
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Phytoalexins