Uses
Betonicine (Achilleine), an alkaloid, has cell protectant activity. Betonicine protects Bacillus subtilis against extremes in osmolarity and growth temperatures[1].
Definition
ChEBI: An amino-acid betaine that is trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline zwitterion in which both of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen have been replaced by methyl groups.
References
[1] Bashir A, et al. Plant-derived compatible solutes proline betaine and betonicine confer enhanced osmotic and temperature stress tolerance to Bacillus subtilis. Microbiology (Reading). 2014 Oct;160(Pt 10):2283-2294. DOI:
10.1099/mic.0.079665-0
