Protein
S-norcoclaurine synthase 2
Function
Involved in the biosynthesis of the common precursor of all benzylisoquinoline alkaloids such as morphine, sanguinarine, codeine or berberine. Condenses dopamine and pyruvic acid or 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate.
Similarity
Belongs to the BetVI family.
Sequence
MRMEVVLVVFLMFIGTINCERLIFNGRPLLHRVTKEETVMLYHELEVAASADEVWSVEGSPELGLHLPDLLPAGIFAKFEITGDGGEGSILDMTFPPGQFPHHYREKFVFFDHKNRYKLVEQIDGDFFDLGVTYYMDTIRVVATGPDSCVIKSTTEYHVKPEFAKIVKPLIDTVPLAIMSEAIAKVVLENKHKSSE