Plant drugs: Transcending the mescaline biosynthesis.

Curr Biol

Université Angers, Université Brest, IRF, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France.

Published: August 2024

Our knowledge of the biosynthesis of medicinal compounds from plants remains limited. A new study has deciphered the complete metabolic pathway leading to the biosynthesis of the psychedelic mescaline in the cactus peyote, suggesting the development of biotechnological strategies for a sustainable supply of this important plant drug.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.06.061DOI Listing

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