Lupeolna sintaza (EC 5.4.99.41, LUPI, BPW, RcLUS) je enzim sa sistematskim imenom (3S)-2,3-epoksi-2,3-dihidroskvalen mutaza (ciklizacija, formira lupeol).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Ovaj enzim katalizuje sledeću hemijsku reakciju
- (3S)-2,3-epoksi-2,3-dihidroskvalen
lupeol
Ovaj enzim takođe forms pojedine beta-amirine.
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