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Andreas Naschberger

1 paper in the library · 38 citations · publishing 2019

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Enzymatic Route toward 6‐Methylated Baeocystin and Psilocybin

ChemBioChem May 31, 2019 Janis Fricke, Alexander M. Sherwood, Robert B. Kargbo et al. 38 citations

Abstract Psilocybin and its direct precursor baeocystin are indole alkaloids of psychotropic Psilocybe mushrooms. The pharmaceutical interest in psilocybin as a treatment option against depression and anxiety is currently being investigated in advanced clinical trials. Here, we report a biocatalytic route to synthesize 6‐methylated psilocybin and baeocystin from 4‐hydroxy‐6‐methyl‐ l...