Identification and characterisation of seed storage protein transcripts from Lupinus angustifolius.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In legumes, seed storage proteins are important for the developing seedling and are an important source of protein for humans and animals. Lupinus angustifolius (L.), also known as narrow-leaf lupin (NLL) is a grain legume crop that is gaining recognition as a potential human health food as the grain is high in protein and dietary fibre, gluten-free and low in fat and starch.

Results

Genes encoding the seed storage proteins of NLL were characterised by sequencing cDNA clones derived from developing seeds. Four families of seed storage proteins were identified and comprised three unique α, seven β, two γ and four δ conglutins. This study added eleven new expressed storage protein genes for the species. A comparison of the deduced amino acid sequences of NLL conglut

SUBMITTER: Foley RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3078879 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature