taraxerol synthase (EC 5.4.99.35)
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taraxerol synthase
EC Number: 5.4.99.35
Reaction: (3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene = taraxerol
Systematic name: (3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene mutase (cyclizing, taraxerol-forming)
Other names: RsM2; (S)-2,3-epoxysqualene mutase (cyclizing, taraxerol-forming)
Comments: The enzyme gives taraxerol, beta-amyrin and lupeol in the ratio 70:17:13.