Biosynthesis of Unnatural Papaverine Derivatives in Papaver somniferum

The unnatural thebaine analog, oripavine 3-ethyl ether, was efficiently metabolized to morphine 3-ethyl ether and morphine in the opium poppy. An attempt to detect oripavine hy an isotope dilution experiment based on its presumed biosynthesis from reticuline was unsuccessful.

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Published in:Journal of natural products (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 1980-11, Vol.43 (6), p.736-738
Main Authors: Brochmann-Hanssen, E, Chen, C-Y, Linn, E. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Molecular Structure
Papaver - chemistry
Papaver - metabolism
Papaverine - analogs & derivatives
Papaverine - biosynthesis
Papaverine - chemistry
Plants, Medicinal - chemistry
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Summary:The unnatural thebaine analog, oripavine 3-ethyl ether, was efficiently metabolized to morphine 3-ethyl ether and morphine in the opium poppy. An attempt to detect oripavine hy an isotope dilution experiment based on its presumed biosynthesis from reticuline was unsuccessful.
ISSN:0163-3864
1520-6025
DOI:10.1021/np50012a007