Publications by authors named "Chun-Lin Ren"
Article Synopsis
- Betulin and oleanolic acids, which are compounds with potential anti-cancer and anti-AIDS properties, were analyzed for their levels and distribution in different organs of white birch trees of varying ages.
- The study found that these compounds mainly accumulated in the bark, while younger birch (1-year-old) trees showed low levels of these acids, with betulin increasing and oleanolic acid decreasing as the trees aged.
- Additionally, the expression of four specific genes involved in the synthesis of these triterpenoids varied throughout the seasons, indicating that gene expression aligns with the accumulation of betulin and oleanolic acid in these plants.
