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Breast Cancer
Scientists at Kansas State University release new data on metabolism
February 26th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plants grown in a protective environment, similar to in vitro conditions, were acclimated in a growth chamber and subjected to water stress to examine the activation of genes involved in secondary metabolism and biosynthesis of antioxidants. The expression of phenylatanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), gamma-tocopherol methyl transferase (gamma-TMT) and L-galactose dehydrogenase (L-GalDH) genes involved in the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds, a-tocopherol. and ascorbic acid, respectively, were determined during plant adaptation." "These genes were activated in tender plants, grown under protective...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-26)
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