Biosynthesis of aflatoxin B1 from [2-13C]- and [1,2-13C]-acetate
Abstract
The biosynthesis of aflatoxin B1 from acetate, via two oxidative fissions of a preformed aromatic precursor, is established by the 13C n.m.r. spectra of derivatives, enriched with [2-13C]-and [1,2-13C]-acetate.