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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

Transcriptome and metabolome profiling of the medicinal plant Dictamnus dasycarpus reveal key genes involved in quinoline alkaloids biosynthesis and limonoids biosynthesis.

Jiawei Mao, Jianhan Liu, Yuying Hou, Xue Fang, Xueqi Cheng, Lei Tian, Yue Ma, Haibo Yin, Xiaoxia Chen

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Jiawei MaoCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Jianhan LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Yuying HouCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Xue FangCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Xueqi ChengCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Lei TianCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China.
Yue MaInstitute of Chinese Meteria Medica and Artemisinin Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Haibo YinCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China. yhb0528@sina.com.
Xiaoxia ChenCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116000, China. 329768380@qq.com.

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the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central public welfare research institutes No.ZZ17-ND-10-03
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Abstract

backgroundAs a member of Rutaceae family, Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz. represents a prominent medicinal plant and economically valuable crop in traditional Chinese medicine, and is renowned for its therapeutic efficacy in treating dermatological conditions. The pharmacological activity of this species primarily stems from quinoline alkaloids and limonoids, which predominantly accumulate in the taproots. These bioactive compounds serve as critical determinants of both medicinal quality and crop yield. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms governing their dynamic accumulation patterns in D. dasycarpus taproots remain uncertain, and the fundamental biochemical basis underlying this process has yet to be elucidated.

resultsMetabolomic and transcriptomic analyses were carried out to investigate metabolites and gene expression during the development of D. dasycarpus taproots. The differentially accumulated secondary metabolites (DAMs) mainly included quinoline alkaloids and limonoids, and the accumulation of total alkaloids and total limonoids primarily occurred during 2- and 4-year-old. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) are related to Glycolysis/Gluconeogenesis, Phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, Tryptophan metabolism, Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis, Sesquiterpenoid and triterpenoid biosynthesis, which had a close relationship with the accumulation of quinoline alkaloids and limonoids. Furthermore, we identified that some CYP450s, acetyltransferase, isomerase, 2-ODDs and others may play an important role in the process of producing quinoline alkaloids and limonoids.

conclusionThese results elucidated the molecular mechanisms and metabolic changes underlying the dynamic accumulation process occurring in the taproots of D. dasycarpus. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the planting and harvesting of D. dasycarpus.

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AlkaloidsDictamnusLimoninsMetabolomePlants, MedicinalQuinolinesTranscriptomeGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantGenes, PlantAlkaloidsLimoninsQuinolinesGene regulatoryLimonoidsMetabolites accumulationQuinoline alkaloidsTaproot development

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