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Limonin-D-ring-lactonase

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limonin-D-ring-lactonase
Identifiers
EC no.3.1.1.36
CAS no.9031-17-8
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The enzyme limonin-D-ring-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.36) catalyzes the reaction

limonoate D-ring-lactone + H2O limonoate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is limonoate-D-ring-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include limonin-D-ring-lactone hydrolase, and limonin lactone hydrolase.

References

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  • Maier VP, Hasegawa S, Hera E (1969). "Limonin D-ring-lactone hydrolase. A new enzyme from Citrus seeds". Phytochemistry. 8 (2): 405–407. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85439-4.