Molecular Characterization and Expression Analyses of an Anthocyanin Synthase Gene from Magnolia sprengeri Pamp.
Abstract
Anthocyanin synthase (ANS), which catalyzes the conversion of colorless leucoanthocyanins into colored anthocyanins, is a key enzyme in the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway. It plays important roles in plant development and defense. An ANS gene designated as MsANS was cloned from Magnolia sprengeri using rapid amplification of complementary DNA (cDNA) ends technology. The full-length MsANS is 1171-bp long and contains a 1080-bp open reading frame encoding a 360 amino acid polypeptide. In a sequence alignment analysis, the deduced MsANS protein showed high identity to ANS proteins from other plants...
Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - October 15, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Shi SG, Li SJ, Kang YX, Liu JJ Tags: Appl Biochem Biotechnol Source Type: research
Safety and adherence of Umezu polyphenols in the Japanese plum (Prunus mume) in a 12-week double-blind randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial to evaluate antihypertensive effects
Conclusions
No remarkable effect of UP on BP was observed. However, a higher dose of UP was confirmed safe and high in adherence in this 12-week randomized controlled trial. Its effect on BP and other outcomes shall be confirmed in a larger sample. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - September 13, 2014 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
Systematic review: the effect of prunes on gastrointestinal function
ConclusionsIn constipation, prunes appear superior to psyllium for improving stool frequency and consistency, however, the evidence for other outcomes and the effects in non‐constipated subjects is weak. Although prunes may be a promising intervention for the management of constipation and increasing stool weight, this needs to be confirmed by further rigorous research. (Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics)
Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - August 11, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: E. Lever, J. Cole, S. M. Scott, P. W. Emery, K. Whelan Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
