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View article: Chemical Synthesis of Trans 8-Methyl-6-Nonenoyl-CoA and Functional Expression Unravel Capsaicin Synthase Activity Encoded by the Pun1 Locus
Chemical Synthesis of Trans 8-Methyl-6-Nonenoyl-CoA and Functional Expression Unravel Capsaicin Synthase Activity Encoded by the Pun1 Locus Open
Capsaicin, produced by diverse Capsicum species, is among the world’s most popular spices and of considerable pharmaceutical relevance. Although the capsaicinoid biosynthetic pathway has been investigated for decades, several biosynthetic …
View article: The terminal enzymatic step in piperine biosynthesis is co‐localized with the product piperine in specialized cells of black pepper (<i>Piper nigrum</i> L.)
The terminal enzymatic step in piperine biosynthesis is co‐localized with the product piperine in specialized cells of black pepper (<i>Piper nigrum</i> L.) Open
SUMMARY Piperine (1‐piperoyl piperidine) is responsible for the pungent perception of dried black pepper ( Piper nigrum ) fruits and essentially contributes to the aromatic properties of this spice in combination with a blend of terpenoids…
View article: Identification and characterization of piperine synthase from black pepper, Piper nigrum L.
Identification and characterization of piperine synthase from black pepper, Piper nigrum L. Open
View article: Piper nigrum CYP719A37 Catalyzes the Decisive Methylenedioxy Bridge Formation in Piperine Biosynthesis
Piper nigrum CYP719A37 Catalyzes the Decisive Methylenedioxy Bridge Formation in Piperine Biosynthesis Open
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is among the world’s most popular spices. Its pungent principle, piperine, has already been identified 200 years ago, yet the biosynthesis of piperine in black pepper remains largely enigmatic. In this report we…
View article: A piperic acid CoA ligase produces a putative precursor of piperine, the pungent principle from black pepper fruits
A piperic acid CoA ligase produces a putative precursor of piperine, the pungent principle from black pepper fruits Open
Summary Black pepper ( Piper nigrum L.) is known for its high content of piperine, a cinnamoyl amide derivative regarded as largely responsible for the pungent taste of this widely used spice. Despite its long history and worldwide use, th…