Molecules and Cells

Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (한국분자세포생물학회)
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Accumulation of Flavonols in Response to Ultraviolet-B Irradiation in Soybean Is Related to Induction of Flavanone 3-β-Hydroxylase and Flavonol Synthase

  • Kim, Bong Gyu (Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio/Molecular Informatics Center, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Jeong Ho (Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio/Molecular Informatics Center, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Jiyoung (Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio/Molecular Informatics Center, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Choonghwan (Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio/Molecular Informatics Center, Konkuk University) ;
  • Ahn, Joong-Hoon (Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio/Molecular Informatics Center, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2007.08.10
  • Accepted : 2007.10.09
  • Published : 2008.04.30
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Abstract

There are several branch points in the flavonoid synthesis pathway starting from chalcone. Among them, the hydroxylation of flavanone is a key step leading to flavonol and anthocyanin. The flavanone 3-${\beta}$-hydroxylase (GmF3H) gene was cloned from soybean (Glycine max cultivar Sinpaldal) and shown to convert eriodictyol and naringenin into taxifolin and dihydrokaempferol, respectively. The major flavonoids in this soybean cultivar were found by LC-MS/MS to be kamepferol O-triglycosides and O-diglycosides. Expression of GmF3H and flavonol synthase (GmFLS) was induced by ultraviolet-B (UV-B) irradiation and their expression stimulated accumulation of kaempferol glycones. Thus, GmF3H and GmFLS appear to be key enzymes in the biosynthesis of the UV-protectant, kaempferol.

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Supported by : Rural Development Administration

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