ID 4.2.3.97 DE (-)-delta-cadinene synthase. CA (2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate = (-)-delta-cadinene + diphosphate. CC -!- The cyclization mechanism involves an intermediate nerolidyl CC diphosphate leading to a helminthogermacradienyl cation. CC -!- Following a 1,3-hydride shift of the original 1-pro-S hydrogen of CC (2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate, cyclization and deprotonation gives CC (-)-delta-cadinene. DR B5GS26, DCADS_STRCL; //