Biotransformation of gentiopicroside by asexual mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2007 Jun 1;17(11):3195-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.03.022. Epub 2007 Mar 12.

Abstract

The biotransformation of gentiopicroside by asexual mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis yielded two products, one of which was proved to be a new pyridine monoterpene alkaloid. The possible mechanisms were discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / metabolism*
  • Biotransformation
  • Cordyceps / metabolism*
  • Glucosides / metabolism*
  • Iridoid Glucosides
  • Iridoids / metabolism*
  • Monoterpenes / metabolism*
  • Mycelium / metabolism*
  • Pyrans / metabolism*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Glucosides
  • Iridoid Glucosides
  • Iridoids
  • Monoterpenes
  • Pyrans
  • gentiopicroside