Organ-Specific Analysis of Morus alba Using a Gel-Free/Label-Free Proteomic Technique.

ABSTRACT: Morus alba is an important medicinal plant that is used to treat human diseases. The leaf, branch, and root of Morus can be applied as antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory medicines, respectively. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying the various pharmacological functions within different parts of Morus, organ-specific proteomics were performed. Protein profiles of the Morus leaf, branch, and root were determined using a gel-free/label-free proteomic technique. In the Morus leaf, branch, and root, a total of 492, 414, and 355 proteins were identified, respectively, including 84 common proteins. In leaf, the main function was related to protein degradation, photosynthesis, and redox ascorbate/glutathione metabolism. In branch, the main

SUBMITTER: Zhu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6359061 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature