Reaction: O-acetyl-L-serine + 3,4-dihydroxypyridine = 3-(3,4-dihydroxypyridin-1-yl)-L-alanine + acetate
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Glossary: O-acetyl-L-serine = (2S)-3-acetyloxy-2-aminopropanoic acid
L-mimosine = (2S)-2-amino-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl)propanoic acid
Other name(s): O3-acetyl-L-serine acetate-lyase (adding 3,4-dihydroxypyridin-1-yl)
Systematic name: O-acetyl-L-serine:3,4-dihydroxypyridine 1-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)transferase
Comments: Brings about the biosynthesis of L-mimosine in Mimosa and Leucaena sp. Not identical with EC 2.5.1.51 β-pyrazolylalanine synthase.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 93229-75-5
References:
1. Murakoshi, I., Ikegami, F., Hinuma, Y. and Hanma, Y. Purification and characterization of L-mimosine synthase from Leucaena leucocephala. Phytochemistry 23 (1984) 1905-1908.