Publications by authors named "Liangju Ma"
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Flos Chrysanthemi Indici (FCI), the flower of Chrysanthemum Indicum L., is a popular traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treatment of inflammatory diseases in China. FCI is also a functional food, and is widely used as herbal tea for clearing heat and detoxicating.
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- Acacetin is a flavonoid with various pharmacological effects, and this study presents the first complete genome of Chrysanthemum indicum, highlighting its rich flavonoid content used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Phylogenetic analyses show gene flow and rapid speciation among Chrysanthemum species, contributing to genetic diversity in flavonoid biosynthesis.
- The research identifies two specific flavonoid O-methyltransferase genes that convert apigenin to acacetin, providing insights into flavonoid pathways and aiding future breeding and engineering efforts.