The biosynthesis of ristocetin
Abstract
In the biosynthesis of ristocetin by Nocardia Iurida it has been shown that m,m′-dihydroxyphenylglycine and p-methyl-m,m′- dihydroxyphenylglycine can be derived from acetic acid, whereas p-hydroxyphenylglycine and β-hydroxytyrosine are derived from tyrosine.