Transcriptome and proteome of the corm, leaf and flower of Hypoxis hemerocallidea (African potato).

The corm of Hypoxis hemerocallidea, commonly known as the African potato, is used in traditional medicine to treat several medical conditions such as urinary infections, benign prostate hyperplasia, inflammatory conditions and testicular tumours. The metabolites contributing to the medicinal properties of H. hemerocallidea have been identified in several studies and, more recently, the active terpenoids of the plant were profiled.

Identification and characterisation of a fluorinase from Actinopolyspora mzabensis.

The incorporation of fluorine has been shown to improve the biophysical and bioactive properties of several organic compounds. However, sustainable strategies of fluorination are needed. Fluorinases have the unique ability to catalyse a C-F bond, hence, have vast potential to be applied as biocatalysts in the preparation of fine chemicals.