FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TCAB4_TULGE, TCEA-B6. Lactone-forming carboxylesterases, specifically catalyzing intramolecular transesterification, but not hydrolysis. Involved in the biosynthesis of tulipalins, defensive chemicals that show antimicrobial activities against a broad range of strains of bacteria and fungi. Substrates are 6-tuliposide A > 6-tuliposide B (By similarity). Homodimer.

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enzyme classification

TCEA-B6

Probable tuliposide A-converting enzyme b6, amyloplastic

TCEA-B6

Structural Ligandability

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