Enabling the biosynthesis of Antroquinonol in submerged fermentation of Antrodia camphorata was written by Hu, Yong-Dan;Zhang, Huan;Lu, Rui-Qiu;Liao, Xiang-Ru;Zhang, Bo-Bo;Xu, Gan-Rong. And the article was included in Biochemical Engineering Journal in 2014.Application In Synthesis of 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione This article mentions the following:
In recent years, Antroquinonol has been considered as one of the most potent bioactive components in the medicinal mushroom Antrodia camphorata. However, Antroquinonol could not be produced via conventional submerged fermentation of A. camphorata. In this study, the biosynthesis of Antroquinonol was successfully enabled and stimulated in the submerged fermentation by the addition of its precursors including p-hydroxybenzoic acid, geraniol and coenzyme Q0. Referred to their structures, they involve in the biosynthesis of the quinonoid nucleus and polyprenyl side chain of Antroquinonol, resp. Moreover, the appropriate concentration and addition time of these precursors were systematically studied. The maximum production of Antroquinonol could be achieved at 82.22 ± 0.49 mg/L with the multiple additions of coenzyme Q0 and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. This study demonstrated the bioprocess regulation of Antroquinonol production, which will be of great significance for the scientific study of A. camphorata. In the experiment, the researchers used many compounds, for example, 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (cas: 605-94-7Application In Synthesis of 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione).
2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (cas: 605-94-7) belongs to ethers. Of all the functional groups, ethers are the least reactive ones. Ether bonds are quite stable towards bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents. But on the other hand, ethers undergo cleavage by reaction with acids. Ethyl ether is an excellent solvent for extractions and for a wide variety of chemical reactions. It is also used as a volatile starting fluid for diesel engines and gasoline engines in cold weather. Dimethyl ether is used as a spray propellant and refrigerant. Methyl t-butyl ether (MTBE) is a gasoline additive that boosts the octane number and reduces the amount of nitrogen-oxide pollutants in the exhaust. The ethers of ethylene glycol are used as solvents and plasticizers.Application In Synthesis of 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
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