2,3-dimethyl-6-phytyl-1,4-benzoquinone cyclase

Stable Identifier
R-OSA-3321262
Type
Protein [EntityWithAccessionedSequence]
Species
Oryza sativa
Synonyms
Tocopherol cyclase, VTE1
Summation

Catalyzes the convertion of 2-methyl-6-phytyl-1,4-benzoquinone into delta-tocopherol. ALSO converts 2,3-dimethyl-6-phytyl-1,4-benzoquinone into gamma-tocopherol.

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
21318489 The role of tocopherol cyclase in salt stress tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa) Sci China Life Sci 2011
External Reference Information
External Reference
Gene Names
VTE1, Os02g0276500, LOC_Os02g17650, OsJ_06237, OSJNBa0055M07.5, P0017G06.29
Chain
transit peptide:1-61, chain:62-470
Inferred To