RNA-seq transcriptome analysis of Panax japonicus, and its comparison with other Panax species to identify potential genes involved in the saponins biosynthesis

The Panax genus has been a source of natural medicine, benefitting human health over the ages, among which the Panax japonicus represents an important species. Our understanding of several key pathways and enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of ginsenosides, a pharmacologically active class of meta...

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Autores principales: Amit eRai, Mami eYamazaki, Hiroki eTakahashi, Michimi eNakamura, Mareshige eKojoma, Hideyuki eSuzuki, Kazuki eSaito
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Colección:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Acceso en línea:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00481/full