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

Edwards, Howell G.M.; Newton, Emma M.; Wynn-Williams, David D.. 2003 Molecular structural studies of lichen substances II: atranorin, gyrophoric acid, fumarprotocetraric acid, rhizocarpic acid, calycin, pulvinic dilactone and usnic acid. Journal of Molecular Structure, 651-653. 27-37. 10.1016/S0022-2860(02)00626-9

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Abstract/Summary

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.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1016/S0022-2860(02)00626-9
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Life at the Edge - Stresses and Thresholds
ISSN:	0022-2860
Additional Keywords:	raman, infrared spectroscopy, lichens, Antarctica
NORA Subject Terms:	Botany
Date made live:	03 Apr 2012 09:02 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/17588

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