Glycosylation of artepillin C with cultured plant cells of Phytolacca americana

Abstract

Biotransformation of artepillin C was investigated using cultured plant cells as biocatalysts. Artepillin C was converted into its 4- and 9-β-D-glucosides, and 4,9-β-D-diglucoside by cultured cells of Phytolacca americana. In contrast, cultured Ipomoea batatas cells glucosylated artepillin C to only its 4- and 9-β-D-glucosides.