Synthesis of the racemic and optically active forms of gizzerosine, the inducer of gizzard erosion in chicks

Kenji Mori, Takeshi Sugai, Yukari Maeda, Tomomi Okazaki, Tadashi Noguchi, Hiroshi Naito

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Abstract

The racemate and both the (R)- and (S)-forms of gizzerosine [2-amino-9-(4-imidazolyl)-7-azanonanoic acid] were synthesised, and the (S)-isomer was identified as the toxic substance in fish meal causing severe gizzard erosion (black vomit) in chicks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5307-5311
Number of pages5
JournalTetrahedron
Volume41
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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