Selective Enhancement of Scopadulcic Acid B Production in the Cultured Tissues of Scoparia dulcis by Methyl Jasmonate

Kasidimoko Marguerite Nkembo; Jung-Bum Lee; Toshimitsu Hayashi

doi:10.1248/cpb.53.780

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Selective Enhancement of Scopadulcic Acid B Production in the Cultured Tissues of Scoparia dulcis by Methyl Jasmonate

Kasidimoko Marguerite Nkembo, Jung-Bum Lee, Toshimitsu Hayashi

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Keywords: scopadulcic acid B, Scoparia dulcis, methyl jasmonate, diterpene, biosynthesis

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2005 Volume 53 Issue 7 Pages 780-782

DOI https://doi.org/10.1248/cpb.53.780

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The effects of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on isoprenoid production were evaluated in cultured tissues of Scoparia dulcis. It was found that MeJA suppressed the accumulation of chlorophylls, carotenoids, phytol and β-sitosterol in the tissues. MeJA, however, remarkably enhanced the production of scopadulcic acid B (SDB) , with 10 μM being optimal observed concentration for stimulation of SDB production. The maximum concentration of SDB was observed 6 d after MeJA treatment.

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