Phaseolin (pterocarpan) explained
Phaseolin is a prenylated pterocarpan found in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seeds[1] [2] and in the stems of Erythrina subumbrans.[3]
Notes and References
- Phenolic compounds in relation to phytoalexin biosynthesis in hypocotyls of Phaseolus vulgaris. W.G. Rathmell and D.S. Bendall, Physiological Plant Pathology, Volume 1, Issue 3, July 1971, Pages 351-362,
- Phaseollin and phaseollidin relationships in infection-droplets on endocarp of Phaseolus vulgaris. I.A.M. Cruickshank, D.R. Biggs, Dawn R. Perrin and C.P. Whittle, Physiological Plant Pathology, Volume 4, Issue 2, April 1974, Pages 261-276,
- Antibacterial Pterocarpans from Erythrina subumbrans. Thitima Rukachaisirikul, Phongsak Innok, Nuntana Aroonrerk, Woraluk Boonamnuaylap, Saranya Limrangsun, Chanakan Boonyon, Umpawan Woonjina and Apichart Suksamrarn, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 110, Issue 1, 1 March 2007, Pages 171-175,