Elucidation of enzymes involved in the biosynthetic pathway of bioactive polyacetylenes in Bidens pilosa using integrated omics approaches
Journal
Journal of Experimental Botany
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
2
Pages
525–541
Date Issued
2021-02
Author(s)
Hisao-Hang Chung
Wei-Hsi Wang
Ya-Ting Chao
Cheng-Han Hsieh
Maria Karmella Apaya,
Yi-Chang Sung
Shih-Shun Lin
Fang-Yu Hwu
Abstract
Polyacetylene compounds from Bidens pilosa are known to have several pharmacological activities. In this study, we identified major genes encoding enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of polyacetylene in B. pilosa.
Subjects
Acetylenase
desaturase
polyacetylenes
Bidens pilosa
biosynthetic pathway
omics
Type
journal article