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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2024/10/31 18:44 UTC 版)
diterpene (plural diterpenes)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/26 14:13 UTC 版)
Diterpenes are a type of terpenes composed of four isoprene units. They derive from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. Diterpenes form the basis for biologically important compounds such as retinol, retinal, and phytol. They are known to be antimicrobial and antiinflammatory.