Evidence for oxidation at C-3 of the flavonoid C-ring during anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Evidence is presented for initial oxidation at the C-3 position of the flavonoid C-ring and for two bifurcating steps during catalysis by anthocyanidin synthase.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Welford, R, Turnbull, J, Claridge, T, Prescott, A, Schofield, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001
Description
Summary:Evidence is presented for initial oxidation at the C-3 position of the flavonoid C-ring and for two bifurcating steps during catalysis by anthocyanidin synthase.