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Impact of novel SNPs identified in Cynara cardunculus genes on functionality of proteins regulating phenylpropanoid pathway and their association with biological activities.
BMC genomics - 17 Feb 2017
Ferro Ana Margarida, Ramos Patrícia, Guerreiro Olinda, Jerónimo Eliana, Pires Inês, Capel Carmen, Capel Juan, Lozano Rafael, Duarte Maria F, Oliveira M Margarida, Gonçalves Sónia
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BACKGROUND: Cynara cardunculus L. offers a natural source of phenolic compounds with the predominant molecule being chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid is gaining interest due to its involvement in various biological properties such as, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anticarcinogenic activities. RESULTS: In this work we screened a Cynara cardunculus collection for new allelic...
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