Biosynthesis of Taxadien (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Biosynthesis of Taxadien

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Taxadien synthase with the substrate geranylgeranyldiphosphat in the active center of the enzyme. The green dots mark the catalytically relevant Mg2+-ions, which are involved in the initial hydrolysis of the phosphate residue.

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Max Hirte / TUM

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