Cell-specific expression of tryptophan decarboxylase and 10-hydroxygeraniol oxidoreductase, key genes involved in camptothecin biosynthesis in <it>Camptotheca acuminata </it>Decne (Nyssaceae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Camptotheca acuminata </it>is a major natural source of the terpenoid indole alkaloid camptothecin (CPT). At present, little is known about the cellular distribution of the biosynthesis of CPT, which would be useful k...

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Main Authors: Santamaria Anna, Trainotti Livio, Valletta Alessio, Pasqua Gabriella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/10/69