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High-level production of the non-cariogenic sucrose isomer palatinose in transgenic tobacco plants strongly impairs development.
Planta - 1 Jan 2002
Börnke Frederik, Hajirezaei Mohammad, Heineke Dieter, Melzer Michael, Herbers Karin, Sonnewald Uwe
Abstract excerpt
Palatinose (isomaltulose, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose) is a structural isomer of sucrose which is produced from sucrose by some bacterial strains as a reserve material during periods of low carbon availability. The ability to synthesise palatinose is not only advantageous for the bacteria but is also of industrial interest since palatinose is used as a sucrose substitute in food production. To explore...
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