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EGS1

Gene
EGS1
Protein
Eugenol synthase 1
Organism
Ocimum basilicum
Length
314 amino acids
Function
Catalyzes the synthesis of the phenylpropene eugenol from coniferyl acetate. Phenylpropenes are produced by plants as defense compounds with antimicrobial and antianimal properties, or as floral attractants of pollinators. Eugenol is a characteristic aromatic constituent of spices.
Similarity
Belongs to the NmrA-type oxidoreductase family.
Mass
35.607 kDa
Sequence
MEENGMKSKILIFGGTGYIGNHMVKGSLKLGHPTYVFTRPNSSKTTLLDEFQSLGAIIVKGELDEHEKLVELMKKVDVVISALAFPQILDQFKILEAIKVAGNIKRFLPSDFGVEEDRINALPPFEALIERKRMIRRAIEEANIPYTYVSANCFASYFINYLLRPYDPKDEITVYGTGEAKFAMNYEQDIGLYTIKVATDPRALNRVVIYRPSTNIITQLELISRWEKKIGKKFKKIHVPEEEIVALTKELPEPENIPIAILHCLFIDGATMSYDFKENDVEASTLYPELKFTTIDELLDIFVHDPPPPASAAF