Chalcone synthase
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Chalcone synthase
Updated on 01-February-2021
FunctionChalcone 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 [1]. RelevanceThe CHS biosynthesis product naringenin has inhibitory activity on a Cyt P450 isoform which can have carcinogenic effect [2] and has significant antioxidant properties. Structural highlightsCoA binding site. The Cys residue (3-sulfinoalanine is shown in this case) is the catalytic nucleophile tethering the starting group and the growing polyketide chain[3]. Water molecules are shown as red spheres.
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Updated on 01-February-2021
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