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<StructureSection load='1d6h' size='340' side='right' caption='DctP complex with glucuronate (PDB code [[1d6h]])' scene=''>
<StructureSection load='1d6h' size='340' side='right' caption='Alfalfa chalcone synthase containing sulfinoalanine complex with CoA and sulfate  (PDB code [[1d6h]])' scene=''>


==Function==
==Function==


'''Chalcone synthase''' (CHS) is essential for the biosynthesis of flavonoids and anthocyanin pigments in plants. CHS condenses p-coumaroyl-CoA and three malonyl-CoA to produce naringenin
'''Chalcone synthase''' (CHS) is essential for the biosynthesis of flavonoids and anthocyanin pigments in plants. CHS condenses p-coumaroyl-CoA and three malonyl-CoA to produce the polyketide naringenin
<ref>PMID:25404490</ref>.   
<ref>PMID:25404490</ref>.   


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==Relevance==
==Relevance==
The CHS biosynthesis product naringenin has inhibitory activity on a Cyt P450 isoform which can have carcinogenic effect <ref>PMID:15744083</ref> and has significant antioxidant properties.


== Structural highlights ==
== Structural highlights ==
CHS active site residues (Cys-His-Asn) and Phe interact with coenzyme A.  The Cys residue is the catalytic nucleophile tethering  the starting group and the growing polyketide chain<ref>PMID:10653632</ref>.
   
   
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Revision as of 10:02, 1 February 2021

Alfalfa chalcone synthase containing sulfinoalanine complex with CoA and sulfate (PDB code 1d6h)

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Chalcone synthase

Updated on 01-February-2021

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