ENZYMIC METHYLATION OF LAWSONE TO FORM 2-METHOXY-1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE IN IMPATIENS BALS AMIN A LEAVES

Authors

Pharkphoom Panichayupakaranant
Wanchai De-Eknamkul

Abstract

A novel methyltransferase enzyme which catalyzes the méthylation of lawsone to form 2-methoxy-1,4- naphthoquinone has been discovered from the leaves of Impatiens balsamina L.

DOI

10.56808/3027-7922.1282

First Page

287

Last Page

289

Recommended Citation

Panichayupakaranant, Pharkphoom and De-Eknamkul, Wanchai (1992) "ENZYMIC METHYLATION OF LAWSONE TO FORM 2-METHOXY-1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE IN IMPATIENS BALS AMIN A LEAVES," The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Vol. 16: Iss. 3, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/3027-7922.1282
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjps/vol16/iss3/7