The shikimate pathway is fundamental for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids—tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine—in plants, bacteria and fungi. This pathway, which is absent in mammals, has ...
LMU scientists show how bacteria control their protein biosynthesis through cell metabolism – possible approach for developing novel therapies. Protein biosynthesis – the process whereby cells produce ...
Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological role ...
Floral scent is a defining trait for many ornamental plants, yet the genetic logic behind fragrance production often remains ...
Huihui Bi, Sukanya Luang, Yuan Li, Natalia Bazanova, Sarah Morran, Zhihong Song, M. Ann Perera, Maria Hrmova, Nikolai Borisjuk, Sergiy Lopato Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 67, No. 18 (2016), pp ...
The phosphorylation of proteins represents the basis of numerous cellular processes, as well as many pathological conditions like cancer and even the novel coronavirus severe-acute-respiratory ...