ISSN:
1432-203X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Raucaffricine (vomilenine-galactoside) was shown to be the major indole alkaloid of Rauwolfia serpentina Benth. cell suspension cultures grown in AP-medium (alkaloid production medium). Several grams of this glycoalkaloid can conveniently be isolated by RLCC (Rotation Locular Countercurrent Chromatography). A newly discovered enzyme efficiently converts the glycoalkaloid to its aglycon, vomilenine, which occupies a key function in the biosynthesis of ajmaline. This is the first demonstration of the occurrence of raucaffricine in Rauwolfia serpentina.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00270975