7eql

Structural highlights

Function

[PULR_MENPI] Monoterpene synthase that catalyzes the specific reduction of the 4,8-double bond of (+)-pulegone to produce both (-)-menthone and (+)-isomenthone in a 70:30 ratio. Unable to utilize either (-)-isopiperitenone or (+)-cis-isopulegone, or to catalyze the reverse reaction with (-)-menthone or (+)-isomenthone. Has an absolute requirement for NADPH.