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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Main Authors: Ruibing eChen, Qing eLi, Hexin eTan, Junfeng eChen, Ying eXiao, Ruifang eMa, Shouhong eGao, Philipp eZerbe, Wansheng eChen, Lei ezhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.00952/full