Kinetic studies and homology modeling of a dual-substrate linalool/nerolidol synthase from Plectranthus amboinicus

• Main Authors: Ashaari, Nur Suhanawati, Ab. Rahim, Mohd Hairul, Sabri, Suriana, Lai, Kok Song, Song, Adelene Ai Lian, Abdul Rahim, Raha, Abdullah, Janna Ong
• Format: Article
• Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/93980/; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-96524-z

Linalool and nerolidol are terpene alcohols that occur naturally in many aromatic plants and are commonly used in food and cosmetic industries as flavors and fragrances. In plants, linalool and nerolidol are biosynthesized as a result of respective linalool synthase and nerolidol synthase, or a sing...