Phytochemistry

The biosynthetic pathway of crucifer phytoalexins and phytoanticipins: de novo incorporation of deuterated tryptophans and quasi-natural compounds

MSC Pedras, DP Okinyo-Owiti, K Thoms, AM Adio

Index: Pedras, M. Soledade C.; Okinyo-Owiti, Denis P.; Thoms, Ken; Adio, Adewale M. Phytochemistry, 2009 , vol. 70, # 9 p. 1129 - 1138

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Abstract

Although several biosynthetic intermediates in pathways to cruciferous phytoalexins and phytoanticipins are common, questions regarding the introduction of substituents at N-1 of the indole moiety remain unanswered. Toward this end, we investigated the potential incorporations of several perdeuterated d-and l-1′-methoxytryptophans, d-and l- tryptophans and other indol-3-yl derivatives into pertinent phytoalexins and ...