Calcium homeostasis plays an essential role in maintaining excitation–contraction coupling
(ECC) in cardiomyocytes, including calcium release, recapture, and storage. Disruption of …

In plants, methylation is a common step in specialized metabolic pathways, leading to a vast
diversity of natural products. The methylation of these small molecules is catalyzed by S …

Curcuminoids are well-known for their therapeutic properties. However, their extraction from
natural sources is environmentally unfriendly, expensive and limited by seasonal variability …

Rauwolfia serpentina is reported in an Ayurvedic medicinal system for centuries, for the
treatment of various ailments such as snakebites, insomnia, hypertension, and insanity …

Main conclusion The recombinant caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase gene has been cloned
and characterized from Neem. The gene is involved in ferulic acid biosynthesis, a key …

Volatile phenylpropenes comprise one of the largest groups of plant phenylalanine‐derived
volatiles that not only possess ecological roles but also exhibit numerous pharmacological …

Flickingeria fimbriata is commonly applied in China as a traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM), however the quality control of it is incomplete. In this work, we aim to identify and …

Background Floral scents play a crucial role in attracting insect pollinators. Among the
compounds attractive to pollinators is 1, 4-dimethoxybenzene (1, 4-DMB). It is a significant …

Abstract Rauwolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz. also known as Indian snakeroot is an
endangered medicinal shrub which belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It possesses …

O-methylation of small molecules is a common modification widely present in most
organisms. Type III polyketides undergo O-methylation at hydroxyl end to play a wide …