Biotransformation of indole derivatives by mycelial cultures

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2008 Jan-Feb;63(1-2):82-4. doi: 10.1515/znc-2008-1-215.

Abstract

Biotransformation of tryptophan to tryptamine and 3-methyl-indole by Psilocybe coprophila was performed. On the other hand, Aspergillus niger was able to transform tryptophan to 5-hydroxy-tryptophan. P. coprophila biotransformed 5-hydroxy-tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptamine. These results prove once more that fungi are good tools to establish hydroxyindole derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus niger / metabolism*
  • Basidiomycota / metabolism*
  • Biotransformation
  • Indoles / metabolism*
  • Species Specificity
  • Tryptamines / metabolism
  • Tryptophan / metabolism*

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Tryptamines
  • tryptamine
  • Tryptophan