Biosynthesis of Morphinans : Enzymological and Molecular-Biological Aspects

Authors

  • A. Balazova Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
  • M. Psenak Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Abstract

Morphinans form a subgroup of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids. The carbon skeleton of these alkaloids is derived from two molecules of tyrosine. From a single tyrosine dopamine is formed by sequential action of tyrosine-dopa-decarboxylase and

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Published

1999-01-15

How to Cite

Balazova, A., & Psenak, M. (1999). Biosynthesis of Morphinans : Enzymological and Molecular-Biological Aspects. Chemické Listy, 92(12). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2647

Issue

Vol. 92 No. 12 (1998)

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