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Planta Med 1979; 36(6): 97-112
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097249
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097249
Review Article
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York
Biosynthesis and Metabolism of the Tropane Alkaloids
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Publication Date:
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.
Key Word Index
Tropane Alkaloids - Biosynthesis - Metabolism - Tropic Acid - Tiglic Acid - Hydroxylation of Tropine