Plants and microorganisms synthesize valine, leucine and isoleucine via a common
pathway in which the first reaction is catalysed by acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS, EC …

Two groups of enzymes are classified as acetolactate synthase (EC 4.1. 3.18). This review
deals chiefly with the FAD-dependent, biosynthetic enzymes which readily catalyze the …

Herbicides that target the enzyme acetolactate synthase (ALS) are among the most widely
used in the world. Unfortunately, these herbicides are also notorious for their ability to select …

Acetohydroxyacid synthase (EC 4.1. 3.18) catalyses the first reaction in the pathway for
synthesis of the branched-chain amino acids. The enzyme is inhibited by several …

The branched-chain amino acids are synthesized by plants, fungi and microorganisms, but
not by animals. Therefore, the enzymes of this pathway are potential target sites for the …

Acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS; EC 4.1. 3.18) catalyzes the first step in branched-chain
amino acid biosynthesis. The enzyme requires thiamin diphosphate and FAD for activity, but …

Acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS)(acetolactate synthase, EC 4.1. 3.18) catalyzes the first
step in branched-chain amino acid biosynthesis and is the target for sulfonylurea and …

▪ Abstract Carbohydrates are highly abundant biomolecules found extensively in nature.
Besides playing important roles in energy storage and supply, they often serve as essential …

The crystal structure of the thiamin diphosphate (ThDP)-dependent enzyme benzoylformate
decarboxylase (BFD), the third enzyme in the mandelate pathway of Pseudomonas putida …

Red algae are extremely attractive for biotechnology because they synthesize accessory
photosynthetic pigments (phycobilins and carotenoids), unsaturated fatty acids, and unique …