Muconate cycloisomerase (MCI) catalyzes the formation of muconolactone from cis,cis-muconate. It is part of the B-ketoadipate pathway in the metabolism of aromatic compounds[1]. MCI breaks down lignin-derived catechol and protocatechuate.
- Chloromuconate cycloisomerase catalyzes the reversible conversion of 2-carboxy-2,5-dihydro-5-oxofuran-2-acetate to cis,cis-butadiene-1,2,4-tricarboxylate [2].
- 3-carboxy-cis,cis-muconate cycloisomerase catalyzes the reversible conversion of 2-carboxy-2,5-dihydro-5-oxofuran-2-acetate to 3-chloro-cis,cis-muconate[3].