bacteriochlorophyll a synthase EC#: 2.5.1.133; ChemWhat Code: 1378078
| Product Name | bacteriochlorophyll a synthase |
| Example Structure |  |
| Synonyms | bchG, CT1610 |
| EC Number | 2.5.1.133 |
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| Comments | The enzyme catalyses the addition of a geranylgeranyl hydrophobic chain to bacteriochlorophyllide a via an ester bond with the 17-propionate residue. The side chain is later modified to a phytyl chain, resulting in bacteriochlorophyll a. |
| Cofactor | |
| History | |
| Reactions | Geranylgeranyl diphosphate + bacteriochlorophyllide a = geranylgeranyl- bacteriochlorophyllide a + diphosphate. |
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