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Planta Med 1979; 36(6): 97-112
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097249
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Biosynthesis and Metabolism of the Tropane Alkaloids

Edward Leete
  • Natural Products Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota.
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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

The origin of both the basic (tropane derivatives) and acidic (tropic acid, tiglic acid, benzoic acid) moieties of these ester alkaloids is reviewed. Subsequent metabolism (mostly by oxidation reactions) of the tropine half of these alkaloids is discussed.

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Tropane Alkaloids - Biosynthesis - Metabolism - Tropic Acid - Tiglic Acid - Hydroxylation of Tropine