ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum
;
Coenzyme F420
;
Deazaflavin
;
7,8-didemethyl-8-hydroxy-5-deazariboflavin
;
Biosynthesis
;
Fragment FO
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A fluorescent pigment was isolated from the culture fluid of Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum strain ΔH. This pigment was shown to be 7,8-didemethyl-8-hydroxy-5-deazariboflavin by various spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. This compound was previously described as the “FO” acid hydrolysis fragment of coenzyme F420. On the basis of the time of appearance of the pigment in the course of fermentation, it is suggested that this substance may be an over-produced biosynthetic precursor of F420.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00409842
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