Sporulenes, heptaprenyl metabolites from Bacillus subtilis spores

Org Lett. 2008 Aug 21;10(16):3551-4. doi: 10.1021/ol801314k. Epub 2008 Jul 17.

Abstract

Sporulene, a C 35-terpenoid hydrocarbon with an unusual pentacyclic structure, is produced by Bacillus subtilis during sporulation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacillus subtilis / metabolism*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / standards
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Reference Standards
  • Spores, Bacterial / chemistry*
  • Spores, Bacterial / metabolism*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Triterpenes / chemistry*
  • Triterpenes / metabolism*

Substances

  • Triterpenes