Probing plant polyketide biosynthesis

Authors
Schroder, J
Citation
J. Schroder, Probing plant polyketide biosynthesis, NAT ST BIOL, 6(8), 1999, pp. 714-716
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Journal title
NATURE STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
10728368 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
714 - 716
Database
ISI
SICI code
1072-8368(199908)6:8<714:PPPB>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
The first structure of a chalcone synthase has been determined. Enzymes in this family have broad substrate specificities and participate in the biosy nthesis of many secondary plant products, including compounds that provide defense against pathogens and precursors to the bitter acids in hops that f lavor beer.