ENZYME entry: EC 5.3.99.9
| Accepted Name |
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| Neoxanthin synthase.
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| Alternative Name(s) |
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| NSY. |
| Reaction catalysed |
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| Violaxanthin <=> neoxanthin |
| Comment(s) |
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- The opening of the epoxide ring of violaxanthin generates a chiral
allene.
- Neoxanthin is a precursor of the plant hormone abscisic acid and the
last product of carotenoid synthesis in green plants.
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| Cross-references |
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| BRENDA | 5.3.99.9 |
| EC2PDB | 5.3.99.9 |
| ExplorEnz | 5.3.99.9 |
| PRIAM enzyme-specific profiles | 5.3.99.9 |
| KEGG Ligand Database for Enzyme Nomenclature | 5.3.99.9 |
| IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature | 5.3.99.9 |
| IntEnz | 5.3.99.9 |
| MEDLINE | Find literature relating to 5.3.99.9 |
| MetaCyc | 5.3.99.9 |
| UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot |
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