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The occurrence of 7-hydroxybiopterin in the scorpion fly,Panorpa japonica

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A purple fluorescent compound was isolated from the integument of scorpion flies. Based on paper chromatographic, UV-spectrophotometric, fluoreometric and HPLC analysis, as well as a chemical color test and various degradation tests, the compound was identified as 7-hydroxybiopterin.

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  1. Biological Laboratory, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 228, Japan

    M. Nakagoshi, S. Takikawa & M. Tsusue

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Acknowledgment. The authors wish to express their gratitude to Dr. W. L. Gyure of the Jersey City Medical Center for his help in preparation of the manuscript.

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Nakagoshi, M., Takikawa, S. & Tsusue, M. The occurrence of 7-hydroxybiopterin in the scorpion fly,Panorpa japonica. Experientia 39, 742–744 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990303

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