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Member database | PANTHER |
PANTHER type | family |
Short name | Plant_Cytochrome_P450_Monoox AI |
Description
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The cytochrome P450 family is involved in diverse biosynthetic processes, including the metabolism of xenobiotics, fatty acids, and hormones, as well as the synthesis of defense compounds like glucosinolates, alkaloids, and phytoalexins. Members of this family function as monooxygenases, catalyzing the oxidation of organic substances using a heme iron-bound oxygen molecule. They play roles in the biosynthesis of natural products such as nicotine, sanguinarine, and noscapine, which serve as deterrents against herbivores and have pharmacological properties. Some members are involved in the hydroxylation of isoflavones and the conversion of indole glucosinolates, contributing to plant defense mechanisms against pests and pathogens. Others participate in the production of homoterpenes, attractants for herbivore predators, and in the formation of compounds like etoposide, used in chemotherapy.