Dihydrogossypetin Explained

Dihydrogossypetin is a flavanonol, a type of flavonoid.[1]

Biosynthesis

The enzyme Taxifolin 8-monooxygenase hydroxylates taxifolin using NADH, NADPH, H+, and O2 to produce 2,3-dihydrogossypetin, NAD+, NADP+, and H2O.

Notes and References

  1. 4198081. 1174417. 1972. Jeffrey. A. M.. The bacterial degradation of flavonoids. Oxidative fission of the A-ring of dihydrogossypetin by a Pseudomonas sp. The Biochemical Journal. 130. 2. 383–90. Jerina. D. M.. Self. R.. Evans. W. C.. 10.1042/bj1300383.

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