Curcumin synthase is an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of curcumin, a natural phenolic compound found in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is renowned for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential anticancer effects.
Curcumin synthase is a key enzyme in the curcumin biosynthetic pathway, catalyzing the conversion of feruloyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA into curcuminoids, such as curcumin. This enzymatic reaction involves several steps, including condensation, decarboxylation, and cyclization reactions.
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