(S)-norcoclaurine synthase

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The enzyme (S)-norcoclaurine synthase (EC 3.5.99.14) catalyzes the chemical reaction:[1][2]

4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde + 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol (Dopamine) (S)-norcoclaurine + H2O
Biosynthesis of (S)-norcoclaurine from dopamine and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde

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 isoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis.[3]

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