L-DOPA synthesis in Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is regulated by polyphenol oxidase and not CYP 450/tyrosine hydroxylase: An analysis of metabolic pathway using biochemical and molecular markers
G. Saranya, M.V. Jiby, K.S. Jayakumar, Padmesh P. Pillai, Chelliah Jayabaskaran
Topics & Concepts
Mucuna pruriensBiochemistryTyrosine hydroxylaseEnzymePolyphenol oxidaseTyrosinePolyphenolBiologyChemistryCatechol oxidaseBotanyPeroxidaseAntioxidantPlant biochemistry and biosynthesisPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesPlant Gene Expression Analysis