Pinosylvin synthase

Definition:

EC Tree > 2 Transferases > 2.3 Acyltransferases > 2.3.1 Transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups > 2.3.1.146 pinosylvin synthase
Pinosylvin synthase from pines (Pinus) condenses cinnamoyl-CoA with three malonyl-CoA into the dihydrophenolic stilbene pinosylvin, releasing 4 CoA and 4 CO2; it is a CHS-like PKS distinct from naringenin-chalcone synthase and resveratrol synthase.

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