Selective enhancement of scopadulcic acid B production in the cultured tissues of Scoparia dulcis by methyl jasmonate.
The effects of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on isoprenoid production were evaluated in cultured tissues of Scoparia dulcis. It was found that MeJA suppressed the accumulation of chlorophylls, carotenoids, phytol and beta-sitosterol in the tissues. MeJA, however, remarkably enhanced the production of scopadulcic acid B (SDB), with 10 microM being optimal observed concentration for stimulation of SDB production. The maximum concentration of SDB was observed 6 d after MeJA treatment.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sugitani, Toyama, Japan.
Kasidimoko Marguerite
KM
Nkembo
Jung-Bum
JB
Lee
Toshimitsu
T
Hayashi
D000085:Acetates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003517:Cyclopentanes / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004224:Diterpenes / Q000378:metabolism*; D054883:Oxylipins; D036721:Scoparia / Q000737:chemistry*
D000085:Acetates; D003517:Cyclopentanes; D004224:Diterpenes; D054883:Oxylipins; C058658:scopadulcic acid B; C072239:methyl jasmonate