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Plant drugs: Transcending the mescaline biosynthesis

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  • Santé-Sciences-Technologie,
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du 19 août 2024 au 1 février 2027

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EA2106 BBV - Biomolécules et Biotechnologies végétales

Courdavault V, Papon N. Curr Biol. 2024 34(16):R791-R793. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.06.061.

Courdavault V, Papon N.  Curr Biol. 2024 34(16):R791-R793. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.06.061.


Abstract :

Our knowledge of the biosynthesis of medicinal compounds from plants remains limited. A new study has deciphered the complete metabolic pathway leading to the biosynthesis of the psychedelic mescaline in the cactus peyote, suggesting the development of biotechnological strategies for a sustainable supply of this important plant drug.