Biosynthetic pathways for producing Psychedelics (No. T4-2077)

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Overview

Applying a multitude of enzymes to generate biosynthetic pathways to synthesize different Psychedelics such as DMT, Psilocin, Psilocybin, Peyote related compounds, and so on.

Applications
  • Production of a series of different Psychedelic compounds
  • Potential to modify the compounds by including or removing specific enzymes in the pathway
  • Has the potential for expression in multiple systems e.g., plants or yeast. 
Differentiation
  • Non-Destructive Method: A method that does not involve having to destroy the plant or fungus to extract the desired compounds
  • Independent of growing specific plants and ensure a higher standardization and purity

 

Development Stage

At present, work is being done to decipher specific enzymes and developing the different pathways.

Full Professor Asaph Aharoni

Asaph Aharoni

Faculty of Biochemistry
Plant and Environmental Sciences
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