Biosynthesis of dictamnine. The origin of the quinoline nucleus Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • The biosynthesis of dictamnine, a furoquinoline alkaloid, was studied in intact Dictamnus albus plants. The quinoline ring system is derived from anthranilic acid and acetate. Tryptophan is not a precursor. Anthranilic acid concentration appears to control the rate of dictamnine biosynthesis in intact D. albus.

publication date

  • September 1, 1967