Characterization of two O-methyltransferases involved in the biosynthesis of O-methylated catechins in tea plant

Abstract Tea is known for having a high catechin content, with the main component being (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has significant bioactivities, including potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. The poor intestinal stability and permeability of EGCG, however, undermine...

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Main Authors: Ji-Qiang Jin, Fu-Rong Qu, Huisi Huang, Qing-Shuai Liu, Meng-Yuan Wei, Yuee Zhou, Ke-Lin Huang, Zhibo Cui, Jie-Dan Chen, Wei-Dong Dai, Li Zhu, Ming-Zhe Yao, Zhi-Min Zhang, Liang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-08-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-40868-9