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Information on EC 5.5.1.34 - (+)-cis,trans-nepetalactol synthase

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IUBMB Comments

The enzyme, characterized from the plant Nepeta mussinii, binds an NAD+ cofactor. The product is a precursor of (+)-cis,trans-nepetalactone, the primary ingredient responsible for the psychoactive effects catnip has on cats.

The expected taxonomic range for this enzyme is: Nepeta racemosa

Synonyms
nepetalactol synthase, neps3, more

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ORGANISM
UNIPROT
LITERATURE
(S)-8-oxocitronellyl enol = (+)-cis,trans-nepetalactol
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MetaCyc
nepetalactone biosynthesis, secologanin and strictosidine biosynthesis
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