ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Atapozoa
;
ascidian
;
chemical defense
;
tambjamine class alkaloids
;
origin of secondary metabolites
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two new tambjamine class alkaloids, possessing ichthyodeterrent properties, have been isolated from the organic extracts of the marine ascidianAtapozoa sp. and its nudibranch predators. The structure of the new metabolites were elucidated through interpretation of their physical and spectral data and by comparison with spectral data for related compounds. Microscopic examination ofAtapozoa considering the yellow color of the tambjamines suggested thatAtapozoa is capable of the de novo biosynthesis of these metabolites.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01959957
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