Term Name: | alpha-amyrin synthase activity |
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Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: (S)-2,3-epoxysqualene = alpha-amyrin. This reaction is a cyclization and rearrangement of (S)-2,3-epoxysqualene (2,3-oxidosqualene) into alpha-amyrin. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0042561] QuickGO AmiGO |