Biosynthesis of Ephedrine Initiated by Pyridoxal Phosphate‐Dependent Formation of Cathinone
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DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202500279
Abstract: Ephedra alkaloids possess some of the most basic structures of alkaloids. Despite their importance for human use and their commercial relevance, the biosynthesis of ephedra alkaloids has remained enigmatic. The predominant biosynthetic pathway in the… read more here.
Keywords: dependent formation; ephedra alkaloids; cathinone; pyridoxal phosphate ... See more keywords
Detection of Amfepramone and its Metabolite Cathinone in Human Hair: Application to Authentic Cases of Amfepramone Use.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3149
Abstract: In recent years, overseas anti-obesity drugs including amfepramone have flowed into China through the Internet or personal import by travelers. Amfepramone is controlled in China and is not available as a pharmaceutical product. It is… read more here.
Keywords: detection; human hair; hair; amfepramone metabolite ... See more keywords
A sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method for the detection, resolution and quantitation of cathinone enantiomers in horse blood plasma and urine
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DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03182-1
Abstract: Resolution of cathinone enantiomers in equine anti-doping analysis is becoming more important to distinguish the inadvertent ingestion of plant-based products from those of deliberate administration of designer synthetic analogs. With this in mind, a rapid… read more here.
Keywords: detection; plasma urine; cathinone enantiomers; cathinone ... See more keywords
The differentiation of synthetic cathinone isomers using GC-EI-MS and multivariate analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2021.100349
Abstract: Abstract The emergence of highly similar compounds, such as synthetic cathinone constitutional and positional isomers, has created a growing need for the expansion of the standard analytical approaches used in forensic laboratories. This research develops… read more here.
Keywords: cathinone; synthetic cathinone; isomers using; cathinone isomers ... See more keywords
Disposition Kinetics of Cathinone and its Metabolites after Oral Administration in Rats.
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DOI: 10.2174/0113892002300638240513065512
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cathinone is a natural stimulant found in the Catha edulis plant. Its derivatives make up the largest group of new psychoactive substances. In order to better understand its effects, it is imperative to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: brain; administration rats; cathinone; disposition kinetics ... See more keywords
Cyclodextrin-Enabled Enantioselective Complexation Study of Cathinone Analogs
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040876
Abstract: The characteristic alkaloid component of the leaves of the catnip shrub (Catha edulis) is cathinone, and its synthetic analogs form a major group of recreational drugs. Cathinone derivatives are chiral compounds. In the literature, several… read more here.
Keywords: enantioselective complexation; cathinone; enabled enantioselective; cyclodextrin enabled ... See more keywords