Apiforol is a chemical compound belonging to the flavan-4ol class of flavonoids.

Metabolism

Flavanone 4-reductase[1] is an enzyme transforming naringenin into apiforol.[2] This enzyme can be found in Columnea hybrida, in Malus domestica, in Pyrus communis, in Sinningia cardinalis, and in Zea mays.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b EC 1.1.1.234 - flavanone 4-reductase on brenda-enzymes.org
  2. ^ Mizuno, Hiroshi; Yazawa, Takayuki; Kasuga, Shigemitsu; Sawada, Yuji; Kanamori, Hiroyuki; Ogo, Yuko; Hirai, Masami Yokota; Matsumoto, Takashi; Kawahigashi, Hiroyuki (2016). "Expression of Flavone Synthase II and Flavonoid 3′-Hydroxylase Is Associated with Color Variation in Tan-Colored Injured Leaves of Sorghum". Frontiers in Plant Science. 7: 1718. doi:10.3389/fpls.2016.01718. ISSN 1664-462X. PMC 5116553. PMID 27917182.