terpenoidderived
Terpenoid-derived refers to compounds that originate from terpenoids or result from chemical modification of terpenoids. Terpenoids, or isoprenoids, are a large and diverse class of natural products built from five-carbon isoprene units. They play roles in plant defense, signaling, and interactions with the environment, and they contribute to aromas, flavors, and colors in many organisms.
Biosynthesis begins with the universal isoprenoid building blocks, isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP). These
Examples of terpenoid-derived compounds include menthol and camphor (monoterpene derivatives), artemisinin (a sesquiterpene lactone with antimalarial
Research and industry explore biotechnological production, semi-synthesis, and metabolic engineering to improve yields and access novel