Studies on the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids

In Section A of this thesis an investigation of the intermediacy of glycine in the biosynthesis of the monoterpenoid C₁₀ unit of the indole alkaloids is described. Utilizing the carbon-14 labelled forms of glycine and plants of Vinca rosea Linn., experiments were carried out on the Corynanthe alkalo...

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Main Author: Beck, John Frank
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/33061