Biosynthesis of aflatoxin B1 from [2-13C]- and [1,2-13C]-acetate

Abstract

The biosynthesis of aflatoxin B₁ from acetate, via two oxidative fissions of a preformed aromatic precursor, is established by the ¹³C n.m.r. spectra of derivatives, enriched with [2-¹³C]-and [1,2-¹³C]-acetate.