Genetic Survey of Psilocybe Natural Products

May 18, 2022Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology

Genetic Analysis of Natural Compounds Produced by Psilocybe Mushrooms

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Abstract

Genomic analyses of five Psilocybe species revealed a greater metabolic diversity than previously recognized.

  • P. cyanescens and P. mexicana are identified as producers of the compound .
  • Lumichrome and verpacamide A were also detected as metabolites within the Psilocybe genus.
  • The findings suggest the presence of a complex secondary metabolome that is not fully understood.
  • These observations may provide insights into the pharmacological and toxicological properties of magic mushrooms.
  • Potential secondary metabolites may be linked to unexplained effects, such as paralysis, observed after consumption.

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