Category:PK

Polyketide (ポリケチド)

Class Overview

Polyketides are synthesized through the polymerization of acetyl units (β-ketomethylene chain).

Table 1. Polyketide Classification
1st Class
PK4: Four C₂ Units orsellinic acid, 6-methylsalicylic acid, triacetic acid lactone, asperlin, usnic acid, methylphloracetophenone, penicillic acid, patulin	PK5: Five C₂ Units citrinin, aflatoxin, augenone, sepedonin, stipitatonic acid	PK6: Six C₂ Units plumbagin, 7-methyljuglone, juglone, variotin
PK7: Seven and eight C₂ Units Anthraquinone rings griseofulvin, rubrofusarin, emodin, alizarin, pachybasin, xanthone, versicolorin A, aflatoxin B1, sterigmatocystin, tajixanthone	PK9: Nine C₂ Units Tetracyclines terramycin, aureomycin, daunomycin

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