Title
Isolation and molecular cloning of genes from myrciaria dubia 'camu-camu' with potential use for biotechnological production of Vitamin C
Date Issued
01 January 2016
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
research article
Author(s)
Centro de Investigaciones de Recursos Naturales de la Amazonía
Pritzker Laboratory for Molecular Systematics and Evolution
Centro de Investigaciones de Recursos Naturales de la Amazonía
Abstract
Myrciaria dubia 'camu-camu' is a rich source of several bioactive phytochemicals and vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, AsA). To gain insights about the genes involved in AsA biosynthesis in this plant species and consequently with potential use for its biotechnological production, here we report the isolation and molecular cloning of partial gene sequences of the D-mannose/L-galactose pathway. Degenerate primers designed by the multiple sequence alignment of related plant species were used to isolate in M. dubia the partial sequences of the six D-mannose/L-galactose pathway genes (GMP, GME, GGP, GPP, GDH, and GLDH). The deduced protein sequences of the six genes have more than 81% sequence identity to rosids and asterids species, with a closer phylogenetic relationship to Eucalyptus grandis. In conclusion, gene sequences of the D-mannose/L-galactose pathway involved in AsA biosynthesis of M. dubia were successfully isolated and cloned and the phylogenetic analysis indicated that these genes have been relatively well conserved throughout of plant evolution, reflecting the importance of the enzymes of this metabolic pathway for plant growth and survival. Additionally, the isolation and cloning of these genes allow us to implement systems for biotechnological production of AsA.
Start page
415
End page
427
Volume
17
Issue
August 7
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Ciencias de las plantas, Botánica
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85028511454
Source
Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
ISSN of the container
09722025
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