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The architecturally sophisticated skeleton of the immunosuppressive alkaloid FR901483 was assembled via a process relying on the reaction of an in situ generated imine with a suitably disposed donor-acceptor cyclopropane. A short sequence of functional group transformations provided the natural product in an efficient manner.
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