Biosynthesis of ethylene. Methanesulphinic acid as cofactor in the enzymic formation of ethylene from methional.
The second cofactor in the peroxidase-catalysed formation of ethylene from methional in cauliflower extracts was identified as methanesulphinic acid. The progress of the reaction is described and the activities of related sulphinic acids were determined.
D000447:Aldehydes / Q000378:metabolism*; D003067:Coenzymes / Q000378:metabolism*; D005030:Ethylenes / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D000432:Methanol / Q000378:metabolism; D010544:Peroxidases / Q000378:metabolism; D010944:Plants / Q000201:enzymology; D013440:Sulfides / Q000378:metabolism*; D013441:Sulfinic Acids / Q000378:metabolism*
D000447:Aldehydes; D003067:Coenzymes; D005030:Ethylenes; D013440:Sulfides; D013441:Sulfinic Acids; D010544:Peroxidases; D000432:Methanol