A research team has made progress in understanding benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), highlighting their presence in various tissues and their potential for novel drug development.
Biochemistry
Apr 16, 2024
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New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression.
Evolution
Mar 29, 2024
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Caffeine, a significant bioactive alkaloid found in tea, cacao, and coffee, plays a crucial role in plant defense and human consumption. Despite its widespread use and biological importance, the transcriptional regulation ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 29, 2024
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Protoberberine alkaloids are a group of tetracyclic isoquinoline compounds known for their well-established antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although protoberberine alkaloids are broadly found in various plant ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 16, 2024
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Bougainvillea, a widely appreciated ornamental shrub, originates from South America and stands out due to its vibrant bract colors, which are believed to result from betalain accumulation. Although Bougainvillea has important ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2023
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Maize plants form special compounds derived from indole, the so-called benzoxazinoids. They are considered ecologically important because they act against a wide range of herbivores and reduce their feeding. Benzoxazinoids ...
Evolution
Oct 9, 2023
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Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena are investigating the previously largely unknown biosynthetic pathway that leads to the formation of cardenolides in plants.
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2023
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Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than previously suspected.
Biochemistry
Aug 7, 2023
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The entire biosynthetic pathway of actinopyridazone has been unveiled, revealing that an unprecedented carrier protein-mediated ring-forming step is key to its synthesis.
Biochemistry
Jul 13, 2023
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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have developed a method to synthesize the highly potent antimalarial drug artemisinin, which could lead to a more cost-effective treatment ...
Biochemistry
May 2, 2023
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