The synthesis of triacyl glycerol in developing oilseeds is generally divided into four stages. Stage I: Synthesis of saturated acyl-ACP by stepwise elongation of acetyl-ACP to steoryl- ACP CoA residue is then condensed to the malonyl ACP, forming acetoacetate ACP. Reduction and dehydration is followed by a second reduction to form acyl-ACP. Each of these reactions is catalysed by type [...]
In this article we will discuss about the production of pharmaceutical proteins in transgenic plants. Many pharmaceutical proteins of mammalian origin have been synthesized in plants. These ranges from blood products such as human serum albumin. There is an annual demand of more than 500 tonnes for many of these proteins. In view of their economic feasibility, transgenic plants have [...]
In this article we will discuss about the production of recombinant antibodies in transgenic plants. Antibodies are complex glycoproteins that recognise and bind to target antigen with high specificity (Fig. 16.2 or Fig. 16.3). Antibody production is restricted only to animals (mammals). Antibodies are used in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. The productions of antibodies in plants are popularly [...]