Protein
Eugenol synthase 1
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.
Sequence
MEENGMKSKILIFGGTGYIGNHMVKGSLKLGHPTYVFTRPNSSKTTLLDEFQSLGAIIVKGELDEHEKLVELMKKVDVVISALAFPQILDQFKILEAIKVAGNIKRFLPSDFGVEEDRINALPPFEALIERKRMIRRAIEEANIPYTYVSANCFASYFINYLLRPYDPKDEITVYGTGEAKFAMNYEQDIGLYTIKVATDPRALNRVVIYRPSTNIITQLELISRWEKKIGKKFKKIHVPEEEIVALTKELPEPENIPIAILHCLFIDGATMSYDFKENDVEASTLYPELKFTTIDELLDIFVHDPPPPASAAF