Molecular Cloning and Biochemical Characterization of a Recombinant Sterol 3-O-Glucosyltransferase from Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. Catalyzing Biosynthesis of Steryl Glucosides
Gymnema sylvestre R.Br., a pharmacologically important herb vernacularly called Gur-Mar (sugar eliminator), is widely known for its antidiabetic action. This property of the herb has been attributed to the presence of bioactive triterpene glycosides. Although some information regarding pharmacology...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/934351 |