Biomaterial Database

Incorporation of radioactive mevalonate into C50 and C55 phenols by Streptococcus mutans. 1973

K J Thorne

Growing cells of Streptococcus mutans Ingbritt incorporate radioactive mevalonate into unsaponifiable lipid. Of the radioactive lipid 40% was shown by chromatography and mass spectrometry to be C(50) and C(55) prenol.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008798	Mevalonic Acid	A dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids that are vital for diverse cellular functions.	Mevalonate,Acid, Mevalonic
D002250	Carbon Radioisotopes	Unstable isotopes of carbon that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. C atoms with atomic weights 10, 11, and 14-16 are radioactive carbon isotopes.	Radioisotopes, Carbon
D002845	Chromatography	Techniques used to separate mixtures of substances based on differences in the relative affinities of the substances for mobile and stationary phases. A mobile phase (fluid or gas) passes through a column containing a stationary phase of porous solid or liquid coated on a solid support. Usage is both analytical for small amounts and preparative for bulk amounts.	Chromatographies
D000439	Pentanols	Isomeric forms and derivatives of pentanol (C5H11OH).	Alcohols, Amyl,Pentyl Alcohols,Hydroxypentanes,Methylbutanols,Alcohols, Pentyl,Amyl Alcohols
D013058	Mass Spectrometry	An analytical method used in determining the identity of a chemical based on its mass using mass analyzers/mass spectrometers.	Mass Spectroscopy,Spectrometry, Mass,Spectroscopy, Mass,Spectrum Analysis, Mass,Analysis, Mass Spectrum,Mass Spectrum Analysis,Analyses, Mass Spectrum,Mass Spectrum Analyses,Spectrum Analyses, Mass
D013291	Streptococcus	A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.
D013729	Terpenes	A class of compounds composed of repeating 5-carbon units of HEMITERPENES.	Isoprenoid,Terpene,Terpenoid,Isoprenoids,Terpenoids
D045782	Hemiterpenes	Compounds that include a single 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene (also known as isoprene) within their structure.	Hemiterpene,Hemiterpenoid,Hemiterpenoids