L. Fowden, M. Mazelis
Feb 1, 1971
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Phytochemistry
Abstract
Abstract The biosynthesis of 2-amino-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid in Aesculus californica has been studied using 14 C-labelled precursor feeding techniques. Isoleucine was the most effective precursor tested, but its carboxyl-carbon atom was not incorporated. Two alternative biosynthetic mechanisms consistent with these observations are discussed.