Apiose: one of nature's witty games
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Apiose is a unique branched-chain pentose found principally in plants. It is a key component of structurally complex cell wall polysaccharides, as well as being present in a large number of naturally occurring secondary metabolites. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the metabolism and natural occurrence of apiose, using cyanogenic glycosides and their related compounds as a case study. The biological function of apiose and of apiosylated compounds is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Glycobiology |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 430-442 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISSN | 0959-6658 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
- Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
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