Metabolic enzymes discovered with 'widespread roles' in opium poppy

Friday, October 4, 2013 - 12:10 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have discovered metabolic enzymes in the opium poppy that play "widespread roles" in enabling the plant to make painkilling morphine and codeine, and other important compounds.

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