The phrase
"synthase gene" refers to a specific gene in living organisms that produces an enzyme called synthase. This enzyme is responsible for helping to synthesize or create certain molecules or compounds in the body.
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Defense: «Effects of canopy cover and pH on polyketide
synthase gene transcription in Cladonie stygia and the polyketides produced in natural conditions.»
Developmental changes in mitochondrial 3 - hydroxy -3-methylglutaryl-CoA
synthase gene expression in rat liver, intestine and kidney
Hendrickson, L. Davis, C. R. Roach, C. Nguyen, D. K. Aldrich, T. McAda, P. C. and Reeves, C. D. Lovastatin biosynthesis in Aspergillus terreus: characterization of blocked mutants, enzyme activities and a multifunctional
polyketide synthase gene.
The plants carrying the
citrate synthase gene secreted five to six times more citrate from their roots than control plants did.
On the research applications front, Dr. Chia Tet Fatt, a young scientist from the Natural Sciences Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, revealed Singapore's very first genetically modified organism (GMO)-- a transgenic resveratrol producing red lettuce for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases — which was developed by introducing the
stilbene synthase gene into a red plant and diverting the precursors into resveratrol synthesis.
For example, using mouse models, he was able to demonstrate that it is possible to regulate metabolic hormones such as GLP - 1 and modify the host blood glucose by increasing the expression of N -
acyl synthase genes.
, Angelica sinensis polysaccharides stimulated UDP -
sugar synthase genes through promoting gene expression of IGF - 1 and IGF1R in chondrocytes: promoting anti-osteoarthritic activity, 2014
Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, 2004, 33:797 - 803, «High glucose decreases intracellular glutathione concentrations and upregulates inducible nitric
oxide synthase gene expression in intestinal epithelial cells»