Two Novel Alliin Lyase (Alliinase) Genes from Twisted-Leaf Garlic (Allium obliquum) and Mountain Garlic (Allium senescens ssp. montanum)

Two Novel Alliin Lyase (Alliinase) Genes from Twisted-Leaf Garlic (Allium obliquum) and Mountain Garlic (Allium senescens ssp. montanum)

Alliinase (Alliin lyase EC 4.4.1.4), a pyridoxal phosphate-dependent lyase, represents one of the major protein components of Allium species. The enzyme is a homodimeric glycoprotein and catalyzes the synthesis of allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate, a biologically active compound), pyruvate, and ammonia...

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Main Authors: Nicolae DRAGOŞ, Marcel PÂRVU, Dana ŞUTEU, Oana ROŞCA-CASIAN, Bogdan DRUGĂ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AcademicPres 2011-11-01
Series:Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca
Online Access:http://notulaebotanicae.ro/nbha/article/view/6355

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