| Synonyms |
ANR, anthocyanidin reductase, BAN, CsLAR, FeLAR1, FeLAR2, FeLAR3, LAR, LAR1, lar2, LARa, LarB, LarC, leucoanthocyanidin 4-reductase, leucoanthocyanidin reductase, leucocyanidin reductase, MdLAR1, MdLAR2, More, MtLAR, PaLAR3, PtrLAR1, PtrLAR3, reductase, leucoanthocyanidin, TcLAR, Vv lar1, Vv lar2 |
| Comments |
The enzyme catalyses the synthesis of catechin, catechin-4¦Â-ol (leucocyanidin) and the related flavan-3-ols afzelechin and gallocatechin, which are initiating monomers in the synthesis of plant polymeric proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins. While 2,3-trans-3,4-cis-leucocyanidin is the preferred flavan-3,4-diol substrate, 2,3-trans-3,4-cis-leucodelphinidin and 2,3-trans-3, 4-cis-leucopelargonidin can also act as substrates, but more slowly. NADH can replace NADPH but is oxidized more slowly. |
