ENZYME entry: EC 5.3.99.9
Accepted Name |
neoxanthin synthase.
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Alternative Name(s) |
NSY. |
Reaction catalysed |
all-trans-violaxanthin <=> all-trans-neoxanthin |
Comment(s) |
- 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 |
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 |
Rhea expert-curated reactions | 5.3.99.9 |
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot |
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