[Total synthesis of flavonolignans, scutellaprostins A, B, C, D, E and F].
1991
Y Kikuchi, and
Y Miyaichi, and
T Tomimori
School of Pharmacy, Hokuriku University, Kanazawa, Japan.
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MeSH Term
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D008031
Lignin
The most abundant natural aromatic organic polymer found in all vascular plants. Lignin together with cellulose and hemicellulose are the major cell wall components of the fibers of all wood and grass species. Lignin is composed of coniferyl, p-coumaryl, and sinapyl alcohols in varying ratios in different plant species. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Lignins
D017705
Lignans
A class of dibenzylbutane derivatives which occurs in higher plants and in fluids (bile, serum, urine, etc.) in man and other animals. These compounds, which have a potential anti-cancer role, can be synthesized in vitro by human fecal flora. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)