CYP305M2 (formerly called LM16181) is a cytochrome P450 enzyme found in migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) that catalyzes the key step of biosynthesis of phenylacetonitrile (PAN).[1][2] PAN in turn is used as an aposematic chemical defense against predators.
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Symbol | CYP305M2 | ||||||
UniProt | A0A410UD22 | ||||||
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EC number | 1.14.-.- | ||||||
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