Molecular structural studies of lichen substances II: atranorin, gyrophoric acid, fumarprotocetraric acid, rhizocarpic acid, calycin, pulvinic dilactone and usnic acid

被引:65
作者
Edwards, HGM [1 ]
Newton, EM
Wynn-Williams, DD
机构
[1] Univ Bradford, Dept Chem & Forens Sci, Bradford BD7 1DP, W Yorkshire, England
[2] British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge CB3 0ET, England
关键词
Raman; infrared spectroscopy; lichens; Antarctica;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-2860(02)00626-9
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The FT-Raman and infrared vibrational spectra of some important lichen compounds from two metabolic pathways are characterised. Key biomolecular marker bands have been suggested for the spectroscopic identification of atranorin, gyrophoric acid, fumarprotocetraric acid rhizocarpic acid, calycin, pulvinic dilactone and usnic acid. A spectroscopic protocol has been defined for the detection of these molecules in organisms subjected to environmental stresses such as UV-radiation exposure, desiccation and low temperatures. Use of the protocol will be made for the assessment of survival strategies used by stress-tolerant lichens in Antarctic cold deserts. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:27 / 37
页数:11
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