Look back over the studies of lignin biochemistry |
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| Authors: | Professor Emeritus Takayoshi Higuchi |
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| Institution: | (1) Wood Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan;(2) Present address: 22-8 Yosai, Momoyama-cho, Fushimiku, Kyoto 612-8016, Japan |
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| Abstract: | The role of the cinnamate pathway in monolignol biosynthesis based on feeding experiments with lignifying plant stems and
characterization of the enzymes in the pathway, O-methyltransferase (OMT), cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD), etc. is discussed. Monolignol biosynthesis via metabolic grids
according to newly characterized enzymes in the pathway is also reviewed and discussed. The cleavage mechanisms of side chains
and aromatic rings by lignin peroxidase and laccase elucidated by using 18O, 2H, and 13C labeled lignin substructure dimers and DHP with 18O2 and H2
18O are reviewed. Finally, the prospects of lignin biochemistry in the wood and paper industries are discussed according to
the recent progress on gene technology on wood formation and microbial degradation of lignin. |
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| Keywords: | Lignin biochemistry Monolignol biosynthesis Microbial degradation of lignin |
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