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A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products
Published on: October 4, 2019
Impact of molecular regulation on plant oil synthesis
Hansheng Zhang1, Tinghui Feng2, Qinxiang Chang3
1College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, China.
Abstract:
The synthesis of lipids in plants is essential for their growth and development, and it has wide-ranging applications in various fields, including diet and industry. In the majority of plants, the principal unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) are three C18 varieties: oleic acid (18:1), linoleic acid (18:2), and α-linolenic acid (18:3). Despite the clear delineation of the principal biosynthetic pathways of fatty acids in plants, numerous unresolved issues persist. The regulation of transcription factors can significantly influence the rate of fatty acid synthesis in plants. Consequently, several transcription factors associated with oil synthesis have been identified in recent years, among which the WRINKLED1 (WRI1) and V-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (MYB) transcription factors play central roles. This study will explain how plants make essential lipids, bring up many unanswered questions, and describe the regulatory network of many transcription factors involved in oil production, with a focus on recent progress in research related to WRI1 and MYB1. The aim is to provide insights for the biological cultivation of high-quality oilseed crops.
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