The biosynthesis of annuloline, a unique oxazole alkaloid
D. G. O’Donovan, H. Horan
Abstract
D. G. O’Donovan, H. Horan
Abstract
Phenylalanine and tyrosine are incorporated specifically into annuloline in Lolium multiflorum. Tyramine, cinnamic acid, p-coumaric acid, and caffeic acid are shown to be intermediates in the biosynthesis. Methylation is shown to occur late in the biosynthetic sequence.
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Phenylalanine and tyrosine are incorporated specifically into annuloline in Lolium multiflorum. Tyramine, cinnamic acid, p-coumaric acid, and caffeic acid are shown to be intermediates in the biosynthesis. Methylation is shown to occur late in the biosynthetic sequence.
Key concepts: Biosynthesis, Phenylalanine, Lysergic acid, Oxazole, Tyrosine, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Lolium multiflorum