The biosynthesis of vitamins E and K and related compounds.
1971
D R Threlfall
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008745
Methylation
Addition of methyl groups. In histo-chemistry methylation is used to esterify carboxyl groups and remove sulfate groups by treating tissue sections with hot methanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Methylations
D008780
Methyltransferases
A subclass of enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 2.1.1.
Methyltransferase
D009161
Mycobacterium
A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria. Most species are free-living in soil and water, but the major habitat for some is the diseased tissue of warm-blooded hosts.
Mycobacteria
D009285
Naphthoquinones
Naphthalene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.
Naphthalenediones,Naphthazarins,Naphthoquinone
D010667
Phenylpyruvic Acids
A group of compounds that are derivatives of phenylpyruvic acid which has the general formula C6H5CH2COCOOH, and is a metabolite of phenylalanine. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Acids, Phenylpyruvic
D010944
Plants
Multicellular, eukaryotic life forms of kingdom Plantae. Plants acquired chloroplasts by direct endosymbiosis of CYANOBACTERIA. They are characterized by a mainly photosynthetic mode of nutrition; essentially unlimited growth at localized regions of cell divisions (MERISTEMS); cellulose within cells providing rigidity; the absence of organs of locomotion; absence of nervous and sensory systems; and an alternation of haploid and diploid generations. It is a non-taxonomical term most often referring to LAND PLANTS. In broad sense it includes RHODOPHYTA and GLAUCOPHYTA along with VIRIDIPLANTAE.
Plant
D011809
Quinones
Hydrocarbon rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.
D002247
Carbon Isotopes
Stable carbon atoms that have the same atomic number as the element carbon but differ in atomic weight. C-13 is a stable carbon isotope.
Carbon Isotope,Isotope, Carbon,Isotopes, Carbon
D006713
Homogentisic Acid
Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid with hydroxyls at the 2 and 5 positions of the phenyl ring.
Acid, Homogentisic
D006865
Hydrogenation
Addition of hydrogen to a compound, especially to an unsaturated fat or fatty acid. (From Stedman, 26th ed)