Identification of the first plant caffeoyl-quinate esterases in Cichorium intybus [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceChlorogenic acid (5-CQA) is a caffeic acid ester widely accumulated in higher plants. It plays roles in defense against biotic and abiotic stresses. As its biosynthetic pathway shares common enzymes and intermediates with that of lignin, 5-CQA has long ...
Antoine Mallavergne +4 more
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Quinate-enhanced glyphosate toxicity is related to the accumulation of quinate derivatives
Plant StressGlyphosate is the most widely used herbicide and works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate 3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) of the shikimate pathway, preventing the aromatic amino acid biosynthesis.
Ainhoa Zulet-Gonzalez +4 more
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Investigation of the association between gene expression levels and phenolic compound content in the leaves of Sonchus arvensis plants under salinity stress [PDF]
HeliyonSonchus arvensis is recognized for its high content of phenolic compounds and antioxidants, exhibiting various medicinal benefits, including anti-diabetic, anti-depressant, and anti-cancer properties.
Fariba Ghaderi +1 more
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Specific plasma metabolite profile in intestinal Behçet’s syndrome [PDF]
Orphanet Journal of Rare DiseasesBackground Intestinal Behçet’s syndrome (IBS) has high morbidity and mortality rates with serious complications. However, there are few specific biomarkers for IBS.
Cheng-cheng Hou +6 more
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Metabolomic screening of radioiodine refractory thyroid cancer patients and the underlying chemical mechanism of iodine resistance [PDF]
Scientific ReportsRadioiodine refractory (RAIR) patients do not benefit from iodine-131 therapy. Thus, timely identification of RAIR patients is critical for avoiding ineffective radioactive iodine therapy.
Weihui Zheng +5 more
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Sustained carbon import supports sugar accumulation and anthocyanin biosynthesis during fruit development and ripening in blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFruit ripening is a highly coordinated process involving molecular and biochemical changes that collectively determine fruit quality. The underlying metabolic programs and their transitions leading to fruit ripening remain largely under-characterized in ...
Tej P. Acharya +2 more
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Simultaneous Component Analysis of Akebia quinata Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment [PDF]
PlantsAkebia quinata seeds (AQSs) are used as an analgesic, antiphlogistic, and diuretic in traditional herbal medicine. We developed an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) simultaneous component analysis method ...
Chang-Seob Seo +2 more
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Genome-wide analysis of BAHD gene family and in vivo characterization of HQT-like genes involved in chlorogenic acid synthesis in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyIn plants, the diverse enzymes known as BAHD acyltransferases use acyl coenzyme A (acyl-CoA) as their substrate and fulfill crucial biological functions. In this study, 94 NtBAHD genes were identified in the tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) genome.
Lin Xia +13 more
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Analysing a Group of Homologous BAHD Enzymes Provides Insights into the Evolutionary Transition of Rosmarinic Acid Synthases from Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA:Shikimate/Quinate Hydroxycinnamoyl Transferases [PDF]
PlantsThe interplay of various enzymes and compounds gives rise to the intricate secondary metabolic networks observed today. However, the current understanding of their formation and expansion remains limited. BAHD acyltransferases play important roles in the
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Apricot breeding programs could be strongly improved by the availability of molecular markers linked to the main fruit quality traits. Fruit acidity is one of the key factors in consumer acceptance, but despite its importance, the molecular bases of this
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