title: Biotransformation of ellipticine into 5-formyl ellipticine by Choisya ternata strains.
abstract: Sixteen Choisya ternata strains of same genotypic origin were examined for their capacities to biotransform ellipticine. Four strains were able to convert the drug into 5-formylellipticine with good yields. The reaction occurred only in agar medium and was different from ellipticine bioconversion by microorganisms or mammals.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Pharmacie, Laboratoire de Biotechnologie Végétale, F-37032, Tours, France.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kouadio
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rideau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ganser
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chénieux
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Viel