Baniulis D, Liobikas J, Gelvonauskiene D, Sasnauskas A, Vaitiekaitis G, Stanys V.
Abstract:
Thaumatin-II is an intense sweet tasting protein isolated from fruits of Thaumatococcus daniellii. Thaumatin is a member of the pathogenesis-related protein family referred to as thaumatinlike proteins (TLPs). Expression of thaumatin-II in plants was associated with an enhanced resistance against pathogens. In addition, thaumatin was used to provide the sweet taste quality to plant products. Thus, TLP proteins have a potential application for improving plant stress resistance and taste qualities using the recombinant DNA technology.
