Myrcene synthase explained

myrcene synthase
Ec Number:	4.2.3.15
Go Code:	0050551

The enzyme myrcene synthase (EC 4.2.3.15) catalyzes the chemical reaction

geranyl diphosphate

\rightleftharpoons myrcene + diphosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase (myrcene-forming). This enzyme participates in monoterpenoid biosynthesis.

References

• Bohlmann J, Steele CL, Croteau R . 1997 . Monoterpene synthases from grand fir (Abies grandis). cDNA isolation, characterization, and functional expression of myrcene synthase, (−)-(4S)-limonene synthase, and (−)-(1S,5S)-pinene synthase . J. Biol. Chem. . 272 . 21784 - 92 . 9268308 . 10.1074/jbc.272.35.21784 . 35 . free .