Abstract

The aims of the core are to (1) identify and characterize species which are the source of dietary supplements using classical and molecular systematics, (2) determine genetic and cultivation factors that influence the levels of biological compounds thought to be responsible for positive health effects, (3) develop a molecular systematics classification for botanicals, and (4) provide information about botanicals to standardize the phytochemical levels in the plant products. The core uses the resources and facilities of two quality institutions, UCLA and Cal Poly Pomona. UCLA plant molecular biology group will develop the DNA-based taxonomy program and Cal Poly Pomona's School of Agriculture will conduct germplasm and cultivation studies. Cal Poly Pomona will conduct two projects the first will identify the best methods for germination, transplantation, and cultivation of botanicals for commercial use and will examine the best ways for the storage of germplasm (including dormancy requirements) for future cultivation needs. The UCLA facilities will do DNA fingerprinting of botanicals to try to determine the tags or markers associated with specific bioactive components of concern.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50AT000151-04
Application #
6666254
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1)
Project Start
2002-08-01
Project End
2003-07-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$159,181
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of California Los Angeles
Department
Type
DUNS #
119132785
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90095

  Publications

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Lu, Hua; Cai, Lin; Mu, Li-Na et al. (2006) Dietary mineral and trace element intake and squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus in a Chinese population. Nutr Cancer 55:63-70
He, Jian; Chen, Li; Heber, David et al. (2006) Antibacterial compounds from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. J Nat Prod 69:121-4

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