UC Davis Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

UC Davis Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine

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In a study appearing in Nature Chemistry, UC Davis researchers report the successful total synthesis of ibogaine, ibogaine analogues and related compounds from pyridine — a relatively inexpensive and widely available chemical. Here we see a neuron treated with the ibogaine analogue (-)-10-fluoroibogamine, which showcased exceptional effects on neuronal growth and connection. 

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Andy Domokos/UC Davis

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