Molecular Mechanism and Regulation on Biosynthesis of Active Ingredients of Medicinal Plants

Abstract

This chapter introduces the basic principles and methods for the studies on molecular mechanism and gene regulation of biosynthesis of active ingredients in medicinal plants, including biosynthetic pathway of active ingredients in medicinal plants; clone, isolation, and expression of genes related to biosynthesis of active ingredients in medicinal plants; and the manual regulation of the biosynthesis of the active ingredients of medicinal plants. In addition, the authors explain the problems in gene cloning, stability, and transportation and proposed the development prospects and the researching direction.