Emerging Trends in Secondary Metabolite Research in Caryophyllales: Betalains and Their Roles in Plant Adaptation and Defense Mechanisms
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Betalains,
a
distinctive
group
of
nitrogen-containing
pigments
exclusive
to
the
Caryophyllales
order,
possess
diverse
biological
activities
such
as
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
and
antimicrobial
properties,
making
them
highly
valuable
for
applications
in
food,
nutraceutical,
pharmaceutical
industries.
This
Review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
betalain
biosynthesis,
structural
diversity,
ecological
significance,
highlighting
their
roles
enhancing
stress
resilience,
adaptation
mechanisms,
plant
evolutionary
strategies.
The
development
betalains
is
explored,
revealing
emergence
through
gene
duplication
events
providing
insights
into
mutual
exclusivity
with
anthocyanins.
study
utilizes
comparative
genetics
advanced
molecular
tools
uncover
intricate
regulatory
networks
involving
transcription
factors
MYB,
bHLH,
WRKY,
SPL,
which
govern
biosynthesis.
Furthermore,
discusses
innovative
transgenic
studies
that
introduce
non-native
species,
demonstrating
potential
enhance
tolerance
boost
agricultural
productivity.
While
significant
progress
has
been
made
understanding
biosynthesis
pathways,
relationships
anthocyanins
specific
functions
plants
remain
areas
ongoing
exploration.
Future
research
directions
include
integrating
chemotaxonomic
studies,
phylogenetics,
multiomics
approaches
unravel
full
spectrum
mechanisms.
Such
are
essential
deepening
our
these
vibrant
implications,
offering
new
opportunities
biotechnological
innovations
sustainable
practices.
stands
out
by
combining
genetic,
ecological,
perspectives,
novel
multifunctionality
drive
future
advancements
science
biotechnology.
Язык: Английский
Genetic mechanisms, biological function, and biotechnological advance in sorghum tannins research
Biotechnology Advances,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 108573 - 108573
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Chromatic symphony of fleshy fruits: functions, biosynthesis and metabolic engineering of bioactive compounds
Molecular Horticulture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
Fleshy
fruits
are
popular
among
consumers
due
to
their
significant
nutritional
value,
which
includes
essential
bioactive
compounds
such
as
pigments,
vitamins,
and
minerals.
Notably,
plant-derived
pigments
generally
considered
safe
reliable,
helping
protect
humans
against
various
inflammatory
diseases.
Although
the
phytochemical
diversity
biological
activities
have
been
extensively
reviewed
summarized,
status
of
nutrients
in
fleshy
fruits,
particularly
with
a
focusing
on
different
colors,
has
received
less
attention.
Therefore,
this
review
introduces
five
common
types
based
coloration
summarizes
major
compounds.
It
also
provides
latest
advancements
function,
biosynthesis,
metabolic
engineering
pigments.
In
review,
we
emphasize
that
promoting
consumption
diverse
array
colorful
can
contribute
balanced
diet;
however,
optimal
intake
levels
still
require
further
clinical
validation.
This
may
serve
useful
guide
for
decisions
enhance
understanding
natural
accelerate
application
agriculture
medicine.
Язык: Английский
Enhanced production of C50 carotenoid bacterioruberin by metabolically engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum
Bioresource Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 132670 - 132670
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Mannich base derivatives in neurological disorders: A comprehensive review with SAR approach
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
1343, С. 142669 - 142669
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
Язык: Английский
Natural Products Modulating Mitophagy Implications for Cancer Therapy
IGI Global eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 255 - 282
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
a
hallmark
of
cancer,
contributing
to
tumorigenesis,
and
therapeutic
resistance.
Mitophagy,
the
selective
removal
damaged
or
dysfunctional
mitochondria,
plays
crucial
role
in
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis
preventing
accumulation
stress.
The
dysregulation
mitophagy
cancer
often
leads
promoting
tumorigenesis
hampering
efficacy
conventional
therapies.
Natural
products
like
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
alkaloids,
terpenoids
influencing
mitophagy,
through
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK),
mTORC1,
PINK1/Parkin-mediated
pathways
offer
promising
strategy
restore
mitochondrial
enhance
sensitivity
cells
treatment.
In
conclusion,
understanding
intricate
interplay
between
natural
provides
insights
into
novel
strategies
for
diseases
associated
with
dysfunction.
Язык: Английский