| EC |
4.2.3.66 |
| Accepted name: |
β-selinene cyclase |
| Reaction: |
(2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate = β-selinene + diphosphate |
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For diagram of eudesmol and selinene biosynthesis, click here |
| Systematic name: |
(2E,6E)-farnesyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase (β-selinene-forming) |
| Comments: |
Initial cyclization gives (+)-germacrene A in an enzyme bound form which is not released to the medium. |
| Links to other databases: |
BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, MetaCyc |
| References: |
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Belingher, L., Cartayrade, A., Pauly, G. and Gleizes, M. Partial purification and properties of the sesquiterpene β-selinene cyclase from Citrofortunella mitis. Plant Sci. 84 (1992) 129–136. |
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| [EC 4.2.3.66 created 2011] |
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