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Triterpene Messages from the EU-FP7 Project TriForC
Alain Goossens1, Anne Osbourn2, Franck Michoux3
1Ghent University, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Technologiepark 927, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium; VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology, Technologiepark 927, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium.
Trends in Plant Science
|February 28, 2018
Summary
The TriForC project developed a pipeline to commercialize plant triterpenes for agriculture and pharmacology. This EU-funded initiative highlights the societal and economic benefits of collaborative research.
Area of Science:
- Plant biochemistry and natural products
- Pharmacology and drug discovery
- Agricultural biotechnology
Background:
- Plant triterpenes are valuable compounds with diverse applications.
- Previous efforts for triterpene commercialization faced challenges.
- The need for integrated approaches to bridge research and industry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish an integrated pipeline for plant triterpene exploitation.
- To facilitate the commercialization of triterpenes in agriculture and pharmacology.
- To assess the impact of EU-funded collaborative projects.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multi-stage pipeline from plant sources to commercial products.
- Integration of research, industry, and regulatory expertise.
- Economic and societal impact assessment.
Main Results:
- Successful establishment of an integrative pipeline for triterpene commercialization.
- Demonstration of the viability of plant-derived triterpenes for market applications.
- Identification of key outcomes and long-term impacts of the TriForC project.
Conclusions:
- The TriForC project successfully created a pathway for plant triterpene commercialization.
- EU collaborative projects are crucial for scientific advancement and industrial innovation.
- The project underscores the potential of triterpenes in agriculture and medicine.
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