Limonin-D-ring-lactonase explained

limonin-D-ring-lactonase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.36
Cas Number:	9031-17-8
Go Code:	0050055

The enzyme limonin-D-ring-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.36) catalyzes the reaction

limonoate D-ring-lactone + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons 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. . 8 . 405 - 407 . 10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85439-4 . 2 .