Anthranilate Synthase
Synonyms
Anthranilate Synthase Component I
Anthranilate Synthetase
Chorismate pyruvate-lyase (amino-accepting)
Synthase, Anthranilate
Synthetase, Anthranilate
An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.