Characteristic of the gene candidate SecARS encoding alkylresorcinol synthase in Secale.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alkylresorcinols (ARs) are compounds belonging to the class of phenolic lipids. A rich source of ARs are cereal grains such as rye, wheat, triticale or barley. ARs found in plants are characterized by a variety of biological properties such as antimicrobial, antifungal and cytotoxic activity. Moreover, they are proven to have a positive influence on human health. Here, we aimed to find and characterize the gene with ARs synthase activity in the species Secale cereale.

Methods and results

Using BAC library screening, two BAC clones containing the gene candidate were isolated and sequenced. Bioinformatic analyses of the resulting contigs were used to examine the structure and other features of the gene, including promoter, intron, 3'UTR and 5'UTR. Mapping using the

SUBMITTER: Targonska-Karasek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10520190 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature