Plant polyketide synthases: a fascinating group of enzymes.
The polyketide synthases (PKSs) are condensing enzymes which form a myriad of polyketide compounds. Several PKSs have been identified and studied in plants. This mini-review summarizes what is known about plant PKSs and some of their aspects such as specificity, reaction mechanisms, structure, as well as their possible evolution are highlighted.
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Isvett J
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Pharmacognosy Department/Metabolomics, Institute of Biology, Gorlaeus Laboratories, P.O. Box 9502, 2300 RA Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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D010944:Plants / Q000201:enzymology*; D048630:Polyketide Synthases / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D011487:Protein Conformation
D048630:Polyketide Synthases