Synfacts 2010(8): 0858-0858  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1257768
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of (+)-Complanadine A

Contributor(s): Steven V. Ley, Catherine F. Carter
D. F. Fischer, R. Sarpong*
University of California, Berkeley, USA
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Publication History

Publication Date:
22 July 2010 (online)

Significance

Complanadine C is a member of the Lycopodium alkaloids. This family of natural products is known to act as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, with implications for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.