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 we...

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Published in:Plant physiology and biochemistry 2009-03, Vol.47 (3), p.167-174
Main Authors: Flores-Sanchez, Isvett J., Verpoorte, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Plant physiology and development
Plant PKS
Plants - enzymology
Polyketide synthases
Polyketide Synthases - chemistry
Polyketide Synthases - metabolism
Protein Conformation
Structure and Reaction Mechanism
Type III PKS
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0981-9428
1873-2690
DOI:10.1016/j.plaphy.2008.11.005