Abstract
Haploid cells derived from the female gametophyte ofTaxus brevifolia produce multinucleate egglike cells that have grown as cell suspensions over a 5-yr period. Two new media are formulated, one without nitrates, to select for haploid cell lines and to enhance free taxane production when cell lines are artificially aged by withholding subculture. The cell suspensions produce bound taxanes that are detectable with anti-taxane monoclonal antibodies on cell surfaces and on particles released into the culture medium. Recovery and detection of bound taxanes are based on a competitive inhibition enzyme immunoassay (CIEIA). Tissues extracted exhaustively with methanol then treated with xylanase release CIEIA-detectable taxanes. Approximately 300% more taxanes were detected in the xylanase-treated tissue culture material versus the control. Wood (winter bark) taken fromT. brevifolia and treated in the same way with xylanase release 20% more taxanes than could be detected in the control.
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