Comparative analysis of cyclotide-producing plant cell suspensions presents opportunities for cyclotide plant molecular farming.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.113053
Abstract: Cyclotides are a class of ribosomally-synthesized plant peptides that function in plants as a defense against insects and fungal pathogens. Their unique structure comprises a cyclized peptide backbone threaded by three disulfide bonds, that imparts… read more here.
Keywords: expression; cell suspensions; cyclotide; plant ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the in Vivo Aphrodisiac Activity of a Cyclotide Extract from Hybanthus enneaspermus.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01045
Abstract: Hybanthus enneaspermus is an Indian folk medicinal herb that has been widely used as a libido enhancer. This plant belongs to the Violaceae plant family, which ubiquitously contains disulfide-rich cyclic peptides named cyclotides. Cyclotides are… read more here.
Keywords: aphrodisiac activity; hybanthus enneaspermus; vivo aphrodisiac; cyclotide ... See more keywords
Transcriptomic profiling of the medicinal plant Clitoria ternatea: identification of potential genes in cyclotide biosynthesis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69452-7
Abstract: Clitoria ternatea a perennial climber of the Fabaceae family, is well known for its agricultural and medical applications. It is also currently the only known member of the Fabaceae family that produces abundant amounts of… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; clitoria ternatea; plant; cyclotide ... See more keywords