| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5166578 | Phytochemistry | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Hydroxycinnamoyl CoA quinate transferase (HQT) mediates chlorogenic acid biosynthesis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Our study revealed that increased chlorogenic acid accumulation was associated with UV-protection in transgenics with altered HQT activity. However, manipulation of HQT activity also resulted in more complex alterations in the profiles of phenolics. Our data suggests the existence of regulatory mechanisms that direct the flow of phenolic precursors in response to both metabolic parameters and environmental conditions.
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Authors
Carla Clé, Lionel M. Hill, Ricarda Niggeweg, Cathie R. Martin, Yves Guisez, Els Prinsen, Marcel A.K. Jansen,