Isatis indigotica: from (ethno) botany, biochemistry to synthetic biology

Molecular Horticulture

Yingbo Yang¹  Xueqi Ma¹  Jingxian Feng¹  Yuanyu Li¹  Shi Qiu¹  Doudou Huang¹  Zongyou Lv¹  Ying Xiao¹  Rongrong Li¹  Wansheng Chen¹  Junfeng Chen¹ 

[1] Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, The Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;

关键词: Isatis indigotica;    Lignans;    Indole alkaloids;    Metabolic engineering;    Synthetic biology;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s43897-021-00021-w

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Isatis indigotica Fort. (Chinese woad) is a species with an ancient and well-documented history as an indigo dye and medicinal plant. It is often confused with Isatis tinctoria L. (European woad), a medicinal plant in Europe. Here, the differences between I. indigotica and I. tinctoria are systematically described. The usage development history, clinical applications and pharmacological activities, and chemical components of I. indigotica are also summarized. Lignans, indole alkaloids, and their corresponding derivatives have been identified as the major active ingredients of I. indigotica and are associated with anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and other health-promoting activities. Notable progress has been made in understanding the biosynthetic pathway and regulation mechanism of lignans and indole alkaloids in I. indigotica, the results from which should facilitate the process of targeted metabolic engineering or synthetic biology. Moreover, multiple biotechnology methods such as polyploid breeding and genetic engineering have been used with I. indigotica to result in, for example, greater yields, higher levels of bioactive component accumulation, and enhanced stress tolerance to salt, drought, and insects. Some issues require additional analyses, and suggestions for future research on I. indigotica are also discussed.

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