| Product Name |
sterigmatocystin 8-O-methyltransferase |
| Example Structure |
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| Synonyms |
methyltransferase, sterigmatocystin, O-methyltransferase II, sterigmatocystin methyltransferase |
| EC Number |
2.1.1.110 |
| CAS Registry Number |
116958-29-3 |
| Comments |
Dihydrosterigmatocystin can also act as acceptor. Involved in the biosynthesis of aflatoxins in fungi. |
| Cofactor |
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| History |
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| Reactions |
(1) S-adenosyl-L-methionine + sterigmatocystin = S-adenosyl-L- homocysteine + 8-O-methylsterigmatocystin. (2) S-adenosyl-L-methionine + dihydrosterigmatocystin = S-adenosyl-L- homocysteine + 8-O-methyldihydrosterigmatocystin. |
