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Morphinan Alkaloids from Plant Cell Cultures

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The Chemistry and Biology of Isoquinoline Alkaloids

Part of the book series: Proceedings in Life Sciences ((LIFE SCIENCES))

Abstract

Morphinan alkaloids are an industrial commodity of plant origin. The market share of pharmaceuticals containing morphinans, predominantly codeine, is about 2.5% (Canada). The supply appears to be adequate, the price comparatively moderate. Restrictions, however, in the harvest and in the movement of raw and refined products due to socio-political implications has kindled interest in producing morphinan alkaloids by culturing poppy cells in vitro. The feasibility of developing such a process for industry would require fair accumulation of alkaloids in cells or their medium.

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  1. Plant Biotechnology Institute, National Research Council of Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N OW9

    F. Constabel

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  1. Department of Pharmacognosy, The School of Pharmacy, Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AX, London, UK

    J. David Phillipson  & Margaret F. Roberts  & 

  2. Pharmazeutische Biologie, Universität München, Karlstraße 29, 8000, München 2, Germany

    M. H. Zenk

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Constabel, F. (1985). Morphinan Alkaloids from Plant Cell Cultures. In: Phillipson, J.D., Roberts, M.F., Zenk, M.H. (eds) The Chemistry and Biology of Isoquinoline Alkaloids. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70128-3_17

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