EC Number   |
General Information |
Reference |
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  4.2.3.115 | evolution |
the enzyme belongs to the terpene sythase superfamily, subfamily TPS-b. The arginine-tryptophan motif, R(R)X8W, present at the N terminus of most mono-TPS and in some sesqui-TPS and di-TPS, is found in CoTPS1, and CoTPS1 contains a putative N-terminal plastid Tp sequence of 41 amino acids |
743000 |
| 4.2.3.115 | metabolism |
the enzyme is part of the biosynthesis of volatile organic compounds in flowers |
743000 |
| 4.2.3.115 | physiological function |
the enzyme is part of the biosynthesis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in flowers. Floral scents are a key factor in plant-insect interactions and are vital for successful pollination. The scented flowers of Cananga odorata var. fruticosa are analysed by GC-MS and a total of 49 VOCs are identified at four different stages of flower development. The bulk of these VOCs are terpenes, mainly sesquiterpenes. Enzyme CoTPS1 synthesizes four products corresponding to beta-thujene, sabinene, beta-pinene, and -alpha from geranyl diphosphate |
743000 |
