(S)-norcoclaurine synthase

The enzyme (S)-norcoclaurine synthase (EC 4.2.1.78) catalyzes the chemical reaction This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds.

The systematic name of this enzyme class is 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde hydro-lyase [adding dopamine (S)-norcoclaurine-forming].

Other names in common use include (S)-norlaudanosoline synthase, and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde hydro-lyase (adding dopamine).

This enzyme participates in benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis.

This EC 4.2 enzyme-related article is a stub.

Biosynthesis of (S)-norcoclaurine from dopamine and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde