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GO: Molecular Function

dirigent protein activity

Term ID
GO:0102910
Synonyms
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: 2 H+ + 2 coniferol + O2 = (+)-pinoresinol + 2 H2O. The The protein encoding this activity has been termed 'dirigent protein' because it does not express any catalytic activity and serves only to bind and orientate the coniferyl alcohol-derived free radicals. 37202648
References
  • MetaCyc:RXN-8677
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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