Two BAHD Acyltransferases Catalyze the Last Step in the Shikonin/Alkannin Biosynthetic Pathway.
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DOI: 10.1104/pp.20.00207
Abstract: Several Boraginaceae plants produce biologically active red naphthoquinone pigments, derivatives of the enantiomers shikonin and alkannin, which vary in acyl groups on their side chains. Compositions of shikonin/alkannin derivatives vary in plant species, but the… read more here.
Keywords: shikonin alkannin; alkannin derivatives; two bahd; bahd acyltransferases ... See more keywords
Discovery of UDP-Glycosyltransferases and BAHD-Acyltransferases Involved in the Biosynthesis of the Antidiabetic Plant Metabolite Montbretin A[OPEN]
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DOI: 10.1105/tpc.18.00406
Abstract: Glycosyltransferases and acyltransferases in corms of the ornamental plant montbretia are involved in a complex flavonoid biosynthetic system relevant to human health. Plant specialized metabolism serves as a rich resource of biologically active molecules for… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; plant; bahd acyltransferases; mba ... See more keywords