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Hedysarum Sulfurescens
''Hedysarum sulphurescens'', the yellow sweetvetch or white sweetvetch, is a perennial herb species. Leucocyanidin reductase (LCR) uses 2,3-trans-3,4-cis-leucocyanidin to produce (+)-catechin and is the first enzyme in the proanthocyanidins (PA)-specific pathway. Its activity has been measured in leaves, flowers, and seeds of ''H. sulfurescens''. See also * List of Canadian plants by family F ''Main page:'' List of Canadian plants by family Families: List of Canadian plants by family A, A , List of Canadian plants by family B, B , List of Canadian plants by family C, C , List of Canadian plants by family D, D , List of Canadian ... External links References Hedysareae {{Faboideae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Per Axel Rydberg
Per Axel Rydberg (July 6, 1860 – July 25, 1931) was a Swedish-born, American botanist who was the first curator of the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium. Biography Per Axel Rydberg was born in Odh, Västergötland, Sweden and emigrated to the United States in 1882. From 1884 to 1890, he taught mathematics at Luther Academy in Wahoo, Nebraska, while he studied at the University of Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (B.S. in 1891) and (M.A. in 1895). He earned his graduate degree from Columbia University (Ph.D. in 1898). After he graduated, Rydberg received a commission from the United States Department of Agriculture to undertake a botanical exploration of western Nebraska. He received another one in 1892 to explore the Black Hills of South Dakota, and in 1893 he was in the Sand Hills, again in western Nebraska. During this time he continued to teach at the Luther Academy. In 1900 Rydberg conducted field work in southeast Colorado. In 1901 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocyanidin Reductase
In enzymology, a leucoanthocyanidin reductase () (LAR, aka leucocyanidin reductase or LCR) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction :(2R,3S)-catechin + NADP+ + H2O \rightleftharpoons 2,3-trans-3,4-cis-leucocyanidin + NADPH + H+ The 3 substrates of this enzyme are (2R,3S)-catechin, NADP+, and H2O, whereas its 3 products are 2,3-trans-3,4-cis-leucocyanidin, NADPH, and H+. This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on CH or CH2 groups with NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (2R,3S)-catechin:NADP+ 4-oxidoreductase. This enzyme is also called leucocyanidin reductase. This enzyme participates in flavonoid biosynthesis. The enzyme can be found in the plant '' Hedysarum sulphurescens'' and in ''Vitis vinifera ''Vitis vinifera'', the common grape vine, is a species of flowering plant, native to the Mediterranean region, Central Europe, and southwestern Asia, from Morocco and Portugal north to sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocyanidin
Leucocyanidin is a colorless chemical compound that is a member of the class of natural products known as leucoanthocyanidins. Chemistry (+)-Leucocyanidin can be synthesized from (+)-dihydroquercetin by reduction with sodium borohydride. Molar equivalents of synthetic (2R,3S,4R or S)-leucocyanidin and (+)-catechin condense with exceptional rapidity at pH 5 under ambient conditions to give the all-''trans''- ,8 and ,6bi- +)-catechins( procyanidins B3, B6) the all-''trans''- ,8:4,8 and ,8:4,6tri- +)-catechins(procyanidin C2 and isomer). Metabolism Leucocyanidin oxygenase uses leucocyanidin, 2-oxoglutarate, and O2 to produce ''cis''-dihydroquercetin, ''trans''-dihydroquercetin (taxifolin), succinate, CO2, and H2O. Leucoanthocyanidin reductase (LAR or leucocyanidin reductase LCR) uses (2''R'',3''S'')-catechin, NADP+, and H2O to produce 2,3-''trans''-3,4-cis-leucocyanidin, NADPH, and H+. Its gene expression has been studied in developing grape berries and grapevine leaves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catechin
Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of secondary metabolite providing antioxidant roles in plants. It belongs to the subgroup of polyphenols called flavonoids. The name of the catechin chemical family derives from ''catechu'', which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of ''Mimosa catechu'' (''Acacia catechu'' L.f). Chemistry Catechin possesses two benzene ring Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6. The benzene molecule is composed of six carbon atoms joined in a planar ring with one hydrogen atom attached to each. Because it contains only carbon and hydrogen atom ...s (called the A- and B-rings) and a dihydropyran heterocycle (the C-ring) with a hydroxyl group on carbon 3. The A-ring is similar to a resorcinol moiety while the B-ring is similar to a catechol moiety. There are two chirality (chemistry), chiral centers on the molecule on carbons 2 and 3. Therefore, it has four diastereoisomers. Two of the isomers are in trans configura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidins are a class of polyphenols found in many plants, such as cranberry, blueberry, and grape seeds. Chemically, they are oligomeric flavonoids. Many are oligomers of catechin and epicatechin and their gallic acid esters. More complex polyphenols, having the same polymeric building block, form the group of tannins. Proanthocyanidins were discovered in 1947 by Jacques Masquelier, who developed and patented techniques for the extraction of oligomeric proanthocyanidins from pine bark and grape seeds. Often associated with prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by consuming cranberries, grape seeds or red wine, proanthocyanidins have not been conclusively shown as effective for preventing or treating UTIs. Distribution in plants Proanthocyanidins, including the lesser bioactive and bioavailable polymers (four or more catechins), represent a group of condensed flavan-3-ols, such as procyanidins, prodelphinidins and propelargonidins. They can be found in many plant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Canadian Plants By Family F
''Main page:'' List of Canadian plants by family Families: List of Canadian plants by family A, A , List of Canadian plants by family B, B , List of Canadian plants by family C, C , List of Canadian plants by family D, D , List of Canadian plants by family E, E , F , List of Canadian plants by family G, G , List of Canadian plants by family H, H , List of Canadian plants by family IJ, I J K , List of Canadian plants by family L, L , List of Canadian plants by family M, M , List of Canadian plants by family N, N , List of Canadian plants by family O, O , List of Canadian plants by family PQ, P Q , List of Canadian plants by family R, R , List of Canadian plants by family S, S , List of Canadian plants by family T, T , List of Canadian plants by family U–W, U V W , List of Canadian plants by family XYZ, X Y Z Fabaceae * ''Acmispon decumbens'', syn. ''Lotus nevadensis'' – Nevada bird's-foot trefoil * ''Amorpha canescens'' – downy indigobush * ''Amorpha f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
