Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2002-Oct
Biosynthesis of hyperforin in Hypericum perforatum.
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Abstract
Cut sprouts of Hypericum perforatum were proffered solutions containing [1-(13)C]glucose or [U-(13)C(6)]glucose. Hyperforin was isolated and analyzed by quantitative NMR spectroscopy. The labeling patterns show that the biosynthesis of hyperforin involves five isoprenoid moieties, which are derived entirely or predominantly (>98%) via the deoxyxylulose phosphate pathway. The phloroglucinol moiety is generated via a polyketide type mechanism.