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CHANGING ALKALOID CONTENT IN TOBACCO BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC CYTOCHROME P450 GENES.
CHANGING ALKALOID CONTENT IN TOBACCO BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC CYTOCHROME P450 GENES.
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机译:通过修改特定的细胞色素P450基因来改变烟草中的生物碱含量。
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Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N'- nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.
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