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Schematic diagram of the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway, including main branches of anthocyanins, PAs, and flavonols.

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posted on 2015-10-08, 04:19 authored by Qinlong Zhu, Shunzhao Sui, Xinghua Lei, Zhongfang Yang, Kun Lu, Guangde Liu, Yao-Guang Liu, Mingyang Li

PAL, phenylalanine ammonia lyase; CHS, chalcone synthase; CHI, chalcone isomerase; F3H, flavonone 3-hydroxylase; DFR, dihydroflavonol reductase; FLS, flavonol synthase; ANS, anthocyanin synthase; LAR, leucoanthocyanidin reductase; ANR, anthocyanidin reductase; UFGT, UDP-glucose: flavonoid 3-O-glucosyltransferase. Asterisks indicate key structural enzymes in PA biosynthesis.

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