Cloning and characterization of a glucosyltransferase from Crocus sativus stigmas involved in flavonoid glucosylation.

Background Flavonol glucosides constitute the second group of secondary metabolites that accumulate in Crocus sativus stigmas. To date there are no reports of functionally characterized flavonoid glucosyltransferases in C. sativus, despite the importance of these compounds as antioxidant agents. Mor... View More