Pectin lyases are a group of enzymes that are thought to contribute to many biological
processes, such as the degradation of pectin. However, until this study, no comprehensive …

NAC is a class of plant-specific transcription factors that are widely involved in the growth,
development and (a) biotic stress response of plants. However, their molecular evolution …

Type III polyketide synthases (PKSs) are comparatively small homodimeric enzymes
affording natural products with diverse structures and functions. While type III PKS …

Background Hypericum perforatum L.(St. John's wort) is a medicinal plant with
pharmacological properties that are antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-cancer …

The DNA binding with One Finger (Dof) protein is a plant specific transcription factor
involved in the regulation of wide range of processes. The analysis of whole genome …

Cyanobacteria are prolific producers of natural products, including polyketides and hybrid
compounds thereof. Type III polyketide synthases (PKSs) are of particular interest, due to …

From the ancient time, plants have been used for the treatment of several different types of
human health disorders. The main bioactive compounds which exert pharmacological effect …

In order to elucidate a gene regulation model for biosynthesis of the major pharmaceutical
compound curcumin in turmeric (Curcuma longa), a precise knowledge of sequence …

Pp CHS is a member of the type III polyketide synthase family and catalyses the synthesis of
the flavonoid precursor naringenin chalcone from p-coumaroyl-CoA. Recent research …

Chalcone synthase (CHS) is a type III polyketide synthase and a key enzyme of the
phenylpropanoid pathway that generates precursors for flavonoid biosynthesis. The tree …