Term Name:	poacic acid
Synonyms:	(2E)-3-{4-hydroxy-3-[(E)-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-5-methoxyphenyl}prop-2-enoic acid, 3-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxystyryl)-4-hydroxy-5-methoxycinnamic acid, 8,5'-diferulic acid (decarboxylated form), decarboxylated 8,5'-diferulic acid
Definition:	A hydroxycinnamic acid that is (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid in which the hydrogens at positions 3, 4 and 5 are replaced by 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl, hydroxy and methoxy groups, respectively. It is a natural product found in maize bran which exhibits antifungal activities against several fungal and oomycete pathogens including Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Alternaria solani, and Phytophthora sojae. It inhibits beta-1,3-glucan synthesis in cells walls resulting in rapid cell lysis.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:156511]  ( EBI )