(R)-limonene synthase


The enzyme -limonene synthase catalyzes the reversible chemical reaction

Description

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is Geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase . Other names in common use include Limonene synthase, and Geranyldiphosphate diphosphate lyase .
The enzyme participates in monoterpenoid biosynthesis and is localized to Leucoplasts of oil gland secretory cells.