CYP305M2

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Identifiers
OrganismLocusta migratoria
SymbolCYP305M2
UniProtA0A410UD22
Other data
EC number1.14.-.-
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StructuresSwiss-model
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CYP305M2 (formerly called LM16181) is a cytochrome P450 enzyme found in migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) that catalyzes the key step of biosynthesis of phenylacetonitrile (PAN).[1][2] PAN in turn is used as an aposematic chemical defense against predators.

Biosynthesis of phenylacetonitrile catalyzed by CYP305M2 and subsequent decomposition to benzaldehyde and cyanide

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