Gene-to-metabolite network for biosynthesis of lignans in MeJA-elicited Isatis indigotica hairy root cultures
Root and leaf tissue of Isatis indigotica shows notable anti-viral efficacy, and are widely used as ‘Banlangen’ and ‘Daqingye’ in traditional Chinese medicine. The plants’ pharmacological activity is attributed to phenylpropanoids, especially a group of lignan metabolites. However, the biosynthesis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.00952/full |