Lint percentage and boll weight QTLs in three excellent upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum): ZR014121, CCRI60, and EZ60 by Hao Niu, Meng Kuang, Longyu Huang, Haihong Shang, Youlu Yuan, Qun Ge

“…Several candidate genes were positively related to the developments of LP and BW, such as genes involved in gene transcription, protein synthesis, calcium signaling, carbon metabolism, and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. Seven major candidate genes were predicted to form a co-expression network. …”
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Characterization of Kordiimonas marina sp. nov. and Kordiimonas laminariae sp. nov. and Comparative Genomic Analysis of the Genus Kordiimonas, A Marine-Adapted Taxon by Yu-Qi Ye, Zhi-Peng Hao, Yu-Yan Yue, Lu Ma, Meng-Qi Ye, Zong-Jun Du, Zong-Jun Du

“…The prediction of secondary metabolites showed that most strains of the genus Kordiimonas had the ability to produce homoserine lactones, one of the most important signal molecules in the quorum-sensing system of Gram-negative bacteria. …”
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Effect of extreme temperature changes on phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity of tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by Haifa A.S. Alhaithloul, Fatma H. Galal, AlaaEddeen M. Seufi

“…Plants exposed to thermal stress respond by accumulation of secondary metabolites/molecules (SMs). Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a cosmopolitan crop, eaten by most of the world’s people because it is highly nutritious plant. …”
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Whole genome sequence and annotation dataset of rare actinobacteria, Barrientosiimonas humi gen. nov., sp. nov. 39T from Antarctica by Sin Yee Chong, Aida Azrina Azmi, Yoke Kqueen Cheah

“…There were 52 biosynthetic gene clusters involved in secondary metabolites biosynthesis, indicating B. humi has antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, and inhibitor bioactivities. …”
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Risk of Abdominal Obesity Associated with Phthalate Exposure of Nurses by Branislav Kolena, Henrieta Hlisníková, Ľubica Kečkéšová, Miroslava Šidlovská, Tomáš Trnovec, Ida Petrovičová

“…We detected a relationship between BMI and MBzP (β = 0.655; <i>p</i> < 0.001) and mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP; β = −0.365; <i>p</i> = 0.003), between hip circumference and MBzP (β = 0.486; <i>p</i> < 0.001), MEHP (β = −0.402; <i>p</i> = 0.001), and sum of secondary metabolites of diisononyl phthalate (∑DiNP; β = 0.307; <i>p</i> = 0.016). …”
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Molecular evolution and expression assessment of DFRs in apple by Wen-Fang Li, Ju Gao, Zong-Huan Ma, Ying-Jun Hou, Xin Li, Juan Mao, Bai-Hong Chen

“…Abstract Background Anthocyanins are the secondary metabolites of flavonoids in plants. As a key enzyme in the biosynthetic pathway of anthocyanin, dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR) act as an important regulatory point, but DFR family genes has not been systematically characterized in apple (Malus domestica Borkh.). …”
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Leaf elemental composition analysis in spider plant [Gynandropsis gynandra L. (Briq.)] differentiates three nutritional groups by Aristide Carlos Houdegbe, Aristide Carlos Houdegbe, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako, E. O. Dêêdi Sogbohossou, M. Eric Schranz, Alfred O. Odindo, Julia Sibiya

“…Spider plant (Gynandropsis gynandra) is an orphan leafy vegetable and an extraordinary source of vitamins, secondary metabolites and minerals, representing an important resource for combatting malnutrition. …”
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QTOF-ESI MS Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Physalis peruviana</i> L. (Cape Gooseberry) Husks and Fruits from Costa Rica by Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos, Elizabeth Arnáez-Serrano, María Isabel Quirós-Fallas, Felipe Vargas-Huertas, Krissia Wilhelm-Romero, Felipe Vásquez-Castro, Diego Alvarado-Corella, Andrés Sánchez-Kopper

“…There is increasing interest in research of secondary metabolites from <i>Physalis peruviana</i> (Cape gooseberry) because of their potential bioactivities. …”
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Glucosinolate Profile and Glucosinolate Biosynthesis and Breakdown Gene Expression Manifested by Black Rot Disease Infection in Cabbage by Mehede Hassan Rubel, Md. Abuyusuf, Ujjal Kumar Nath, Arif Hasan Khan Robin, Hee Jeong Jung, Hoy Taek Kim, Jong In Park, Ill Sup Nou

“…Therefore, we need a clear understanding of black rot disease resistance for sustainable disease management. The secondary metabolites, like Glucosinolate (GSL) presents in <i>Brassica</i> species, which plays a potential role in the defense mechanism against pathogens. …”
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Integrative Physiological and Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of Cd Tolerance in <i>Sinapis alba</i> by Mengxian Cai, Tinghai Yang, Shiting Fang, Lvlan Ye, Lei Gu, Hongcheng Wang, Xuye Du, Bin Zhu, Tuo Zeng, Tao Peng

“…GO and KEGG analyses found that the DEGs induced by Cd stress were primarily enriched in metabolic pathways, plant hormone signal transduction, and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The key pathway hub genes were mainly associated with intracellular ion transport and cell wall synthesis. …”
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Sustainable Production of <i>N-</i>methylphenylalanine by Reductive Methylamination of Phenylpyruvate Using Engineered <i>Corynebacterium glutamicum</i> by Anastasia Kerbs, Melanie Mindt, Lynn Schwardmann, Volker F. Wendisch

“…<i>N-</i>alkylated amino acids occur widely in nature and can also be found in bioactive secondary metabolites such as the glycopeptide antibiotic vancomycin and the immunosuppressant cyclosporine A. …”
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Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Thrombolytic, Hemolytic Activity In Vitro and In Silico Potential of <em>Portulacaria afra</em> by Sobia Tabassum, Saeed Ahmad, Kashif ur Rehman Khan, Fouzia Tabassum, Anjum Khursheed, Qamar uz Zaman, Najat A. Bukhari, Alanoud Alfagham, Ashraf A. Hatamleh, Yinglong Chen

“…This should be further explored to isolate secondary metabolites that can be employed in the treatment of different diseases.…”
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Transcriptomic Analysis for Diurnal Temperature Differences Reveals Gene-Regulation-Network Response to Accumulation of Bioactive Ingredients of Protocorm-like Bodies in <i>Dendrob... by Qingqing Chen, Chunyu Zhang, Yukun Chen, Congqiao Wang, Zhongxiong Lai

“…GO and KEGG enrichment analyses of DEGs showed that the pathways of biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, carotenoid biosynthesis, and flavonoid biosynthesis were enriched in the top 20; further analysis of the sugar- and flavonol-metabolism pathways in <i>D. officinale</i> PLBs revealed that the DIF led to a differential gene expression in the enzymes linked to sugar metabolism, as well as to flavonol metabolism. …”
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Purple-grained barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): marker-assisted development of NILs for investigating peculiarities of the anthocyanin biosynthesis regulatory network by Elena I. Gordeeva, Anastasiya Yu. Glagoleva, Tatjana V. Kukoeva, Elena K. Khlestkina, Olesya Yu. Shoeva

“…Abstract Background Anthocyanins are plants secondary metabolites important for plant adaptation to severe environments and potentially beneficial to human health. …”
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Phylogenetic Diversity of <i>Trichoderma</i> Strains and Their Antagonistic Potential against Soil-Borne Pathogens under Stress Conditions by Omar A. Hewedy, Khalid S. Abdel Lateif, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Ashwag Shami, Fawziah M. Albarakaty, Rasha M. El-Meihy

“…For improving <i>Trichoderma</i> recommendation in the organic agricultural system and sustaining the fertility of the soil, the field application of highly antagonistic biocontrol agents in different types of soil and plant species will be the first approach toward bio-pesticide treatments along with bio-fertilizer inoculation. Furthermore, secondary metabolites will be investigated for the most promising strains with the combination of different pathogens and application timing.…”
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In silico Prediction of Malvaviscus arboreus Metabolites and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles &ndash; Opportunities for Safer Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Cancer Precision Medici... by Mohammed AE, Alghamdi SS, Shami A, Suliman RS, Aabed K, Alotaibi MO, Rahman I

“…In addition, four secondary metabolites were identified, Astragalin, 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, Caffeic acid, and Vernolic acid. …”
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Differential Regulation of the Phenazine Biosynthetic Operons by Quorum Sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1-N by Steven Higgins, Steven Higgins, Stephan Heeb, Giordano Rampioni, Giordano Rampioni, Mathew P. Fletcher, Paul Williams, Miguel Cámara

“…The data obtained highlight the sophistication of the QS cascade in P. aeruginosa and the challenges in analysing the control of phenazine secondary metabolites.…”
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HRMS Characterization, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Polyphenols in <i>Malus domestica</i> Cultivars from Costa Rica by Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos, Elizabeth Arnáez-Serrano, Silvia Quesada-Mora, Gabriela Azofeifa-Cordero, Krissia Wilhelm-Romero, Maria Isabel Quirós-Fallas, Diego Alvarado-Corella, Felipe Vargas-Huertas, Andrés Sánchez-Kopper

“…There is increasing interest in research into fruits as sources of secondary metabolites because of their potential bioactivities. …”
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Unveiling the Pharmacological Significance of Marine <i>Streptomyces violaceusniger</i> KS20: Isolation, Characterization, and Assessment of Its Biomedical Applications by Bidhayak Chakraborty, Kariyellappa Nagaraja Shashiraj, Raju Suresh Kumar, Meghashyama Prabhakara Bhat, Dhanyakumara Shivapoojar Basavarajappa, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Karthikeyan Perumal, Sreenivasa Nayaka

“…Overall, the exploration of secondary metabolites from marine <i>Streptomyces</i> sp. …”
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Apium extract alleviates indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats via modulating the VEGF and IK-κB/NF-κB p65 signaling pathway: insights from in silico and in vivo investigatio... by Dalia H. Abu-Baih, Alshymaa Abdel-Rahman Gomaa, Nada Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Enas Reda Abdelaleem, Azza M. Abdel Zaher, Noha F. Hassan, Gerhard Bringmann, Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen, Faisal H. Altemani, Naseh A. Algehainy, Fatma Alzahraa Mokhtar, Miada F. Abdelwahab

“…These activities were also correlated to the tentatively featured secondary metabolites including, phenolic acids, coumarins and flavonoids, previously evidenced to exert potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. …”
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