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diterpene [dī′tər‚pēn] (organic chemistry) C20H32A group of terpenes that have twice as many atoms in the molecule as monoterpenes. Any derivative of diterpene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| chartarum describes a variety of secondary metabolites including trichothecenes, triprenylated phenols, and a new class of diterpenoids called "atranones" produced by the fungus (Jarvis 2003). Both are rich in phenolic diterpenoid compounds such as carnosol, carnosinic acid, and rosmanol, as well as the triterpenoid ursolic acid. Taxol's unique structure - a diterpenoid compound with a core taxane ring, a rare four-membered oxetane ring, and an ester side chainpointed toward a previously unrecognized anticancer mechanism. |
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