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Carvone: Terpenoid with Central Nervous System Effects

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Carvone is a secondary metabolite produced by a number of plants. Carvone belongs to the terpenoid group of phytochemicals. Terpenoids are molecules consisting of linked isoprene units, and in plants include monoterpenes, diterpenes, and sesquiterpenes. Carvone falls into the category … Continue reading →

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