Title Advances in production of hydroxycinnamoyl-quinic acids: from natural sources to biotechnology /
Authors Valanciene, Egle ; Malys, Naglis
DOI 10.3390/antiox11122427
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Is Part of Antioxidants.. Basel : MDPI. 2022, vol. 11, iss. 12, art. no. 2427, p. 1-21.. ISSN 2076-3921
Keywords [eng] hydroxycinnamoyl-quinic acids ; chlorogenic acid ; antioxidants ; extraction ; synthesis ; biosynthesis by engineered micro-organisms
Abstract [eng] Hydroxycinnamoyl-quinic acids (HCQAs) are polyphenol esters formed of hydroxycinnamic acids and (-)-quinic acid. They are naturally synthesized by plants and some micro-organisms. The ester of caffeic acid and quinic acid, the chlorogenic acid, is an intermediate of lignin biosynthesis. HCQAs are biologically active dietary compounds exhibiting several important therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and other activities. They can also be used in the synthesis of nanoparticles or drugs. However, extraction of these compounds from biomass is a complex process and their synthesis requires costly precursors, limiting the industrial production and availability of a wider variety of HCQAs. The recently emerged production through the bioconversion is still in an early stage of development. In this paper, we discuss existing and potential future strategies for production of HCQAs.
Published Basel : MDPI
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2022
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