Researchers Uncover Metabolic Enzymes with 'Widespread Roles' in Opium Poppy (IMAGE)

University of Calgary

Researchers Uncover Metabolic Enzymes with 'Widespread Roles' in Opium Poppy

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University of Calgary 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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Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

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