Anthranilate Synthase
An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.
Year introduced: 1974
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Tree Number(s): D08.811.520.224.600.200, D08.811.600.085
MeSH Unique ID: D000878
Registry Number: EC 4.1.3.27
Entry Terms:
- Synthase, Anthranilate
- Anthranilate Synthetase
- Synthetase, Anthranilate
- Anthranilate Synthase Component I