| Term Name: | zealexin A1 |
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| Synonyms: | (1S)-5',5'-dimethyl[1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)-1',3-diene]-4-carboxylic acid, (4S)-4-(5,5-dimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid |
| Definition: | A sesquiterpene phytoalexin that is (S)-β-macrocarpene in which the methyl group that is attached to a double bond has undergone formal oxidation to give the corresponding carboxylic acid. It is produced by maize (Zea mays) to provide biochemical protection against fungal infection. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:142278] ( EBI ) |