Limonin-D-ring-lactonase

In enzymology, a limonin-D-ring-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.36) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

limonoate D-ring-lactone + H2O limonoate
limonin-D-ring-lactonase
Identifiers
EC number3.1.1.36
CAS number9031-17-8
Databases
IntEnzIntEnz view
BRENDABRENDA entry
ExPASyNiceZyme view
KEGGKEGG entry
MetaCycmetabolic pathway
PRIAMprofile
PDB structuresRCSB PDB PDBe PDBsum
Gene OntologyAmiGO / QuickGO

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are limonoate D-ring-lactone and H2O, whereas its product is limonoate.

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is limonoate-D-ring-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include limonin-D-ring-lactone hydrolase, and limonin lactone hydrolase.

References

    • Maier VP, Hasegawa S, Hera E (1969). "Limonin D-ring-lactone hydrolase. A new enzyme from Citrus seeds". Phytochemistry. 8 (2): 405–407. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85439-4.


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