Cardenolides metabolism and genetic transformation of <em>Digitalis</em>. Potentialities and challenges
Cardenolides are secondary metabolites produced by plants of the genus Digitalis. These are widely used in treatments of congestive heart failure. Failed attempts to obtain suitable cardenolide levels from in vitro culture of Digitalis plants have pointed genetic transformation as a promising strate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Biotecnología Vegetal |
| Online Access: | https://revista.ibp.co.cu/index.php/BV/article/view/280 |