Light-induced isomerization of apoptolidin a leads to inversion of C2-C3 double bond geometry.
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SUBMITTER: Bachmann BO
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2905629 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul
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Light-induced isomerization of apoptolidin a leads to inversion of C2-C3 double bond geometry.
Bachmann Brian O BO McNees Ruth R Melancon Bruce J BJ Ghidu Victor P VP Clark Rachel R Crews Brenda C BC Deguire Sean M SM Marnett Lawrence J LJ Sulikowski Gary A GA
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The isolation, characterization, and cytotoxicity against H292 cells of apoptolidin G are reported. Apoptolidin G is shown to be derived by a light-induced isomerization of the C2-C3 carbon-carbon double bond of apoptolidin A. ...[more]
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