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Planta Med 1979; 37(9): 37-44
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097291
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Biogenetic Relationships Between Lignans and Alkaloids in Berberis Genus. Lignans and Berbamine from Berberis chilensis

R. Torres* , F. Delle Monache, G. B. Marini–Bettolo
  • Centra Chimica dei Recettori e délie Molecole Biologicamente Attive del CNR. Istituto di Chimica. Université Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma.
* Fellowship from IILA/CNR. On leave from Facultad de Ciencia. Universidad Técnica del Estado. Santiago. Chile.
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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Two lignans, syringaresinol and 3–hydroxymethyl–2–(4–hydroxy–3,5–dimethoxypheny 1)–4–(4–hydroxy–3,5–dimethoxybenzoyl)tetrahydrofuran, and one bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, berbamine, were isolated from leaves and stems of Berberis chilensis Gillies ex Hook. The co–occurence of lignans and benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline derivative alkaloid as a valuable taxonomic marker is discussed.

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Berberis chilensis - Berberidaceae - Lignans - Bisbenzyl Isoquinoline Alkaloid

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