Biosynthesis of Firefly Luciferin in Adult Lantern: Decarboxylation of ʟ-Cysteine is a Key Step for Benzothiazole Ring Formation in Firefly Luciferin Synthesis
Figure 8
Mass spectrum of firefly luciferin labeled with ʟ-Cys[U-13C] and 1,4-[D6]-hydroquinone into the adult lantern of L. lateralis.