Discadenine synthase

Summary

In enzymology, a discadenine synthase (EC 2.5.1.24) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

discadenine synthase
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EC no.2.5.1.24
CAS no.74082-52-3
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S-adenosyl-L-methionine + N6-(Delta2-isopentenyl)-adenine 5'-methylthioadenosine + discadenine

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are S-adenosyl-L-methionine and N6-(Delta2-isopentenyl)-adenine, whereas its two products are 5'-methylthioadenosine and discadenine.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring aryl or alkyl groups other than methyl groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is S-adenosyl-L-methionine:N6-(Delta2-isopentenyl)-adenine 3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-transferase. Other names in common use include discadenine synthetase, S-adenosyl-L-methionine:6-N-(Delta2-isopentenyl)-adenine, and 3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-transferase.

References edit

  • Taya Y, Tanaka Y, Nishimura S (1978). "Cell-free biosynthesis of discadenine, a spore germination inhibitor of Dictyostelium discoideum". FEBS Lett. 89 (2): 326–8. doi:10.1016/0014-5793(78)80247-6. PMID 566219.