title: Biogenic amines--a possible source for nicotine in mushrooms? A discussion of published literature data.
abstract: Mushrooms have, repeatedly, been shown to contain nicotine. Speculation about the source of contamination has been widespread, however the source of nicotine remains unknown. Previous studies indicate that putrescine, an intermediate in nicotine biosynthesis, can be formed in mushrooms, which might be metabolised to form nicotine. Thus, endogenous formation may be a possible cause for elevated nicotine levels in mushrooms. We present evidence from the literature that may support this hypothesis.
authors.affiliation: PROOF-ACS GmbH, Tempowerkring 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany. Electronic address: birgit.schindler@proof-acs.de.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Schindler
authors.affiliation: Lach und Bruns Partnerschaft, Tempowerkring 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bruns
authors.affiliation: Lach und Bruns Partnerschaft, Tempowerkring 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lach
mesh_terms: D000363:Agaricales / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D001679:Biogenic Amines / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D009538:Nicotine / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D011700:Putrescine / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D001679:Biogenic Amines; D009538:Nicotine; D011700:Putrescine
keywords: Biogenic amines; Mushrooms; Nicotine; Putrescine; Secondary metabolism