Metabolism of tyrosine and tryptophan--new genes for old pathways |
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Authors: | Celenza J L |
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Institution: | Boston University, Department of Biology, 5 Cummington Street, 02215, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. celenza@bu.edu |
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Abstract: | Tyrosine and tryptophan are precursors for the plant defense compounds dhurrin and indole glucosinolates, respectively. In addition, tryptophan is a precursor for the essential phytohormone indole-3-acetic acid. Recent advances in understanding the biosynthesis of these compounds have come from the characterization of enzymes that catalyze the N-hydroxylation of the precursor amino acid to the oxime intermediate. Furthermore, enzymes catalyzing subsequent biosynthetic steps have also been identified. |
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