Reaction: 3 malonyl-CoA + N-methylanthraniloyl-CoA = 4 CoA + 1,3-dihydroxy-N-methylacridone + 3 CO2
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Systematic name: malonyl-CoA:N-methylanthraniloyl-CoA malonyltransferase (cyclizing)
Comments: Belongs to a superfamily of plant polyketide synthases. Has many similarities to chalcone and stilbene synthases (see reaction synthesis)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 99085-53-7
References:
1. Baumert, A., Maier, W., Gröger, D. and Deutzmann, R. Purification and properties of acridone synthase from cell suspension cultures of Ruta graveolens L. Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 49 (1994) 26-32. [PMID: 8148006]
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3. Lukacin. R., Springob, K., Urbanke, C., Ernwein, C., Schröder, G., Schröder, J. and Matern, U. Native acridone synthases I and II from Ruta graveolens L. form homodimers. FEBS Lett. 448 (1999) 135-140. [PMID: 10217426]
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