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pterocarpans

Term ID
CHEBI:26377
Synonyms
  • isoflavonoid phytoalexin
  • isoflavonoid phytoalexins
Definition
Members of the class of benzofurochromene with a 6a,11a-dihydro-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromene skeleton and its substituted derivatives. They generally bear structural resemblance to isoflavanoids that possess antibiotic activity and are produced by plant tissues in response to infection. They are the 3,4-dihydroderivatives of coumestans.
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Ontology
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is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from pterocarpans
Phenotype where environments contain pterocarpans
Phenotype modified by environments containing pterocarpans
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