Rapid Analysis of Small Samples Containing Forskolin Using Monoclonal Antibodies
- 1 April 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Planta Medica
- Vol. 62 (02) , 169-172
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2006-957844
Abstract
The effective range of the competitive ELISA test for detection of forskolin content in clonally propagated plant organs of Coleus forskohlii using monoclonal antibodies extends from 5 ng to 5 µg. A correlation between the forskolin accumulation and the growth rate was investigated using the clonally propagated shoots. An increase of forskolin content was noted, beginning at week 6. Flowers, rachises, leaves, stems, tuberous roots, and roots were analyzed. Tuberous roots and the stem base contained higher amounts of forskolin than other organs. The forskolin content in the stem decreased gradually towards the top of the shoot.Keywords
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