Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Anthraquinone Derivatives

In review the generalized data about biosynthetic routs
formation anthraquinone molecules in natural cells. The basic
possibilities of various ways of biosynthesis of different quinoid
substances are shown.

• Dmitry Yu. Korulkin
• Raissa A. Muzychkina

• Anthraquinones
• biochemical evolution
• biosynthesis
• metabolism.

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