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@ARTICLE{TreeBASE2Ref25514, author = {Belen Pascual and Jorge El-Azaz and Fernando de la Torre and Rafael A Canas and Concepcion Avila and Francisco M Canovas}, title = {Biosynthesis and metabolic fate of phenylalanine in conifers}, year = {2016}, keywords = {Trees, aromatic amino acids, phenylpropanoids, nitrogen recycling, gene regulatory networks}, doi = {10.3389/fpls.2016.01030}, url = {http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.01030/abstract}, pmid = {}, journal = {Frontiers in Plant Science}, volume = {7}, number = {}, pages = {1030}, abstract = {The amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) is a critical metabolic node that plays an essential role in the interconnection between primary and secondary metabolism in plants. Phe is used as a protein building block but it is also as a precursor for numerous plant compounds that are crucial for plant reproduction, growth, development and defense against different types of stresses. The metabolism of Phe plays a central role in the channeling of carbon from photosynthesis to the biosynthesis of phenylpropanoids. The study of this metabolic pathway is particularly relevant in trees, which divert large amounts of carbon into the biosynthesis of Phe-derived compounds, particularly lignin, an important constituent of wood. The trunks of trees are metabolic sinks that consume a considerable percentage of carbon and energy from photosynthesis, and carbon is finally immobilized in wood. This paper reviews recent advances in the biosynthesis and metabolic utilization of Phe in conifer trees. Two alternative routes have been identified: the ancient phenylpyruvate pathway that is present in microorganisms, and the arogenate pathway that possibly evolved later during plant evolution. Additionally, an efficient nitrogen recycling mechanism is required to maintain sustained growth during xylem formation. The relevance of phenylalanine metabolic pathways in wood formation, the biotic interactions and ultraviolet protection is discussed. The genetic manipulation and transcriptional regulation of the pathways are also outlined.} }

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Citation title: "Biosynthesis and metabolic fate of phenylalanine in conifers".

Study name: "Biosynthesis and metabolic fate of phenylalanine in conifers".

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Citation

Pascual B., El-azaz J., De la torre F., Canas R.A., Avila C., & Canovas F.M. 2016. Biosynthesis and metabolic fate of phenylalanine in conifers. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7: 1030.

Authors

Pascual B.
El-azaz J.
De la torre F.
Canas R.A.
Avila C.
Canovas F.M.

Abstract

The amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) is a critical metabolic node that plays an essential role in the interconnection between primary and secondary metabolism in plants. Phe is used as a protein building block but it is also as a precursor for numerous plant compounds that are crucial for plant reproduction, growth, development and defense against different types of stresses. The metabolism of Phe plays a central role in the channeling of carbon from photosynthesis to the biosynthesis of phenylpropanoids. The study of this metabolic pathway is particularly relevant in trees, which divert large amounts of carbon into the biosynthesis of Phe-derived compounds, particularly lignin, an important constituent of wood. The trunks of trees are metabolic sinks that consume a considerable percentage of carbon and energy from photosynthesis, and carbon is finally immobilized in wood. This paper reviews recent advances in the biosynthesis and metabolic utilization of Phe in conifer trees. Two alternative routes have been identified: the ancient phenylpyruvate pathway that is present in microorganisms, and the arogenate pathway that possibly evolved later during plant evolution. Additionally, an efficient nitrogen recycling mechanism is required to maintain sustained growth during xylem formation. The relevance of phenylalanine metabolic pathways in wood formation, the biotic interactions and ultraviolet protection is discussed. The genetic manipulation and transcriptional regulation of the pathways are also outlined.

Keywords

Trees, aromatic amino acids, phenylpropanoids, nitrogen recycling, gene regulatory networks

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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2016.01030
Other URL: http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.01030/abstract

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		@ARTICLE{TreeBASE2Ref25514,
	 author = {Belen  Pascual and Jorge  El-Azaz and Fernando  de la Torre and Rafael A Canas and Concepcion  Avila and Francisco M Canovas},
	 title = {Biosynthesis and metabolic fate of phenylalanine in conifers},
	 year = {2016},
	 keywords = {Trees, aromatic amino acids, phenylpropanoids, nitrogen recycling, gene regulatory networks},
	 doi = {10.3389/fpls.2016.01030},
	 url = {http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.01030/abstract},
	 pmid = {},
	 journal = {Frontiers in Plant Science},
	 volume = {7},
	 number = {},
	 pages = {1030},
	 abstract = {The amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) is a critical metabolic node that plays an essential role in the interconnection between primary and secondary metabolism in plants. Phe is used as a protein building block but it is also as a precursor for numerous plant compounds that are crucial for plant reproduction, growth, development and defense against different types of stresses. The metabolism of Phe plays a central role in the channeling of carbon from photosynthesis to the biosynthesis of phenylpropanoids. The study of this metabolic pathway is particularly relevant in trees, which divert large amounts of carbon into the biosynthesis of Phe-derived compounds, particularly lignin, an important constituent of wood. The trunks of trees are metabolic sinks that consume a considerable percentage of carbon and energy from photosynthesis, and carbon is finally immobilized in wood. This paper reviews recent advances in the biosynthesis and metabolic utilization of Phe in conifer trees. Two alternative routes have been identified: the ancient phenylpyruvate pathway that is present in microorganisms, and the arogenate pathway that possibly evolved later during plant evolution. Additionally, an efficient nitrogen recycling mechanism is required to maintain sustained growth during xylem formation. The relevance of phenylalanine metabolic pathways in wood formation, the biotic interactions and ultraviolet protection is discussed. The genetic manipulation and transcriptional regulation of the pathways are also outlined.}
}

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		TY  - JOUR
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AU  - El-Azaz,Jorge 
AU  - de la Torre,Fernando 
AU  - Canas,Rafael A
AU  - Avila,Concepcion 
AU  - Canovas,Francisco M
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PY  - 2016
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KW  - nitrogen recycling
KW  - gene regulatory networks
UR  - http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.01030/abstract
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