Chemicals and Drugs

Anthranilate Synthase

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.

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An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.

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  • Anthranilate Synthetase
  • Synthase, Anthranilate
  • Synthetase, Anthranilate
  • Anthranilate Synthase Component I

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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  1. D08.811w.520w.224.600.200w
  2. D08.811w.600w.085w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anthranilate Synthase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000878. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000878
  2. Anthranilate Synthase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthranilate_synthase
  3. Anthranilate Synthase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4773855