Product Name |
indolepyruvate C-methyltransferase |
Example Structure |
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Synonyms |
indolepyruvate 3-methyltransferase, indolepyruvate methyltransferase, indolepyruvic acid methyltransferase, methyltransferase, indolepyruvate |
EC Number |
2.1.1.47 |
CAS Registry Number |
54576-88-4 |
Comments |
The enzyme, characterized from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus, is involved in the biosynthesis of the antibacterial drug indolmycin. |
Cofactor |
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History |
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Reactions |
S-adenosyl-L-methionine + (indol-3-yl)pyruvate = S-adenosyl-L- homocysteine + (R)-3-(indol-3-yl)-2-oxobutanoate. |