OBO ID: CHEBI:142278
Term Name: zealexin A1 Search Ontology:
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)-beta-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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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