Reaction: UDP-glucose + trans-cinnamate = UDP + trans-cinnamoyl β-D-glucoside
Other name(s): uridine diphosphoglucose-cinnamate glucosyltransferase; UDPG:t-cinnamate glucosyltransferase
Systematic name: UDP-glucose:trans-cinnamate β-D-glucosyltransferase
Comments: 4-Coumarate, 2-coumarate, benzoate, feruloate and caffeate can also act as acceptors, but more slowly. Involved in the biosynthesis of chlorogenic acid in the root of the sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 83744-95-0
References:
1. Shimizu, T. and Kojima, M. Partial purification and characterization of UDPG:t-cinnamate glucosyltransferase in the root of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas Lam. J. Biochem. (Tokyo) 95 (1984) 205-213. [PMID: 6092175]