Description
Solanesol is an all-trans nonaprenol isoprenoid found in plants in the Solanaceae family. Solanesol is clinically used as a biomarker for tobacco exposure as it is a byproduct of combustible tobacco use. Solanesol derivatives exhibit anticancer and antibacterial activities.
References
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