ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Resveratrol
;
Stilbene synthase (induction of)
;
UV light
;
Vitaceae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A stilbene synthase catalyzing the formation of resveratrol from 4-hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA was found in the leaves of several Vitaceae. This stilbene synthase and two other enzymes functioning on the route from phenylalanine to stilbenes were induced concurrently upon irradiation of the leaves with UV light. With leaves of Cissus antarctica, an increase of stilbene synthase activity, more than hundred-fold, was observed with a maximum appearing 15 h after the induction with UV light.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00384236
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