FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PKS1_METMF, Pks1. Polyketide synthase; part of the Pks1 gene cluster that mediates the biosynthesis of an anthraquinone derivative pigment that contributes to conidial pigmentation that provides protection from UV radiation, heat and cold stress (PubMed:29958281). The polyketide synthase Pks1 produces 1-acetyl-2, 4, 6, 8-tetrahydroxy-9, 10-anthraquinone though condensation of acetyl-CoA with malonyl-CoA (By similarity). The dehydratase EthD and the laccase Mlac1 further convert the anthraquinone derivative into the final conidial pigment (By similarity).

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enzyme classification

Pks1

Polyketide synthase 1

Pks1

Molecular Synopsis