FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3): 267-271.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201203056

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Advances in Studies on Cellular and Molecular Biology of Salidroside Biosynthesis

ZHU Shun-qin,LIU Wan-hong,DAI Chuan-yun   

  1. 1.College of Life Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; 2. College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
  • Online:2012-02-15 Published:2012-02-14

Abstract: Research into salidroside as a naturally occurring compound is a hot topic nowadays due to its multiple bioactivities such as antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and anti-aging functions. This review covers the following aspects of the cellular and molecular biology of salidroside biosynthesis: (1) biosynthesis pathways and related enzymes and genes; (2) salidroside production by Rhodiola rosea callus and cell culture; (3) salidroside production from hair roots obtained by genetic transformation. Therefore, cell engineering and genetic engineering strategies can provide suitable strategies to solve the lack of drug resources.

Key words: salidroside, biosynthesis, cell engineering, genetic engineering

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