1fp1

Structural highlights

Function

CHOMT_MEDSA Methylates the 2'-hydroxyl of isoliquiritigenin and licodione. Does not methylate narigenin chalcone, caffeic acid or daidzein. Involved in the root nodulation initiation by promoting the biosynthesis of nod-inducing molecules.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

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References

1. ↑ Maxwell CA, Edwards R, Dixon RA. Identification, purification, and characterization of S-adenosyl-L-methionine: isoliquiritigenin 2'-O-methyltransferase from alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Arch Biochem Biophys. 1992 Feb 14;293(1):158-66. PMID:1731632
2. ↑ Ichimura M, Furuno T, Takahashi T, Dixon RA, Ayabe S. Enzymic O-methylation of isoliquiritigenin and licodione in alfalfa and licorice cultures. Phytochemistry. 1997 Mar;44(6):991-5. PMID:9055445