Rosmarinate synthase

Definition:

EC Tree > 2 Transferases > 2.3 Acyltransferases > 2.3.1 Transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups > 2.3.1.140 rosmarinate synthase
Rosmarinate synthase from lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) transfers caffeoyl from caffeoyl-CoA onto (R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactate, producing rosmarinic acid; it works with hydroxyphenylpyruvate reductase (EC 1.1.1.237) in rosmarinic-acid biosynthesis.

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