Synthesis of Crocin I and Crocin II by Multigene Stacking in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i>

Crocins are a group of highly valuable water-soluble carotenoids that are reported to have many pharmacological activities, such as anticancer properties, and the potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease. Crocins are mainly biosynthesized in the stigmas of food...

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Main Authors: Lei Xie, Zuliang Luo, Xunli Jia, Changming Mo, Xiyang Huang, Yaran Suo, Shengrong Cui, Yimei Zang, Jingjing Liao, Xiaojun Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/18/14139