Terpenoid biosynthesis: the stereochemistry of squalene cyclisation
Gerard P. Moss, S. Nicolaïdis
Abstract
Gerard P. Moss, S. Nicolaïdis
Abstract
In the biosynthesis of lanosterol the 4α-methyl group is derived from C-2 of mevalonic acid.
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In the biosynthesis of lanosterol the 4α-methyl group is derived from C-2 of mevalonic acid.
Key concepts: Squalene, Lanosterol, Chemistry, Mevalonic acid, Biosynthesis, Terpenoid, Stereochemistry, Terpene