| casbene synthase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.2.3.8 |
| Cas Number: | 69106-45-2 |
| Go Code: | 0050449 |
The enzyme casbene synthase (EC 4.2.3.8) catalyzes the chemical reaction
geranylgeranyl diphosphate
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This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is geranylgeranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase (cyclizing, casbene-forming). Other names in common use include casbene synthetase, and geranylgeranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase (cyclizing). This enzyme participates in diterpenoid biosynthesis.