Functional Studies of Plant Latex as a Rich Source of Bioactive Compounds: Focus on Proteins and Alkaloids

Latex, a sticky emulsion produced by specialized cells called laticifers, is a crucial part of a plant’s defense system against herbivory and pathogens. It consists of a broad spectrum of active compounds, which are beneficial not only for plants, but for human health as well, enough to mention the...

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Main Authors: Joanna Gracz-Bernaciak, Oliwia Mazur, Robert Nawrot
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/c8b2b0e632d04743ba024213d12d36b1
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