Synthesis and identification of proposed biosynthetic intermediates of saxitoxin in the cyanobacterium Anabaena circinalis (TA04) and the dinoflagellate Alexandrium tamarense (Axat-2)

Shigeki Tsuchiya, Yuko Cho, Keiichi Konoki, Kazuo Nagasawa, Yasukatsu Oshima, Mari Yotsu-Yamashita

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    Abstract

    Here, we describe the synthesis of the genetically predicted biosynthetic intermediates of the neurotoxin saxitoxin (STX) (1), 2, 6 and 7, and identification of 2 and 6 in toxin-producing microorganisms. This is the first chemical evidence supporting the genetically predicted biosynthetic route toward 1.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3016-3020
    Number of pages5
    JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
    Volume12
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014 May 21

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Biochemistry
    • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry

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