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E4.2.3.10
Concise Abstract: (-)-endo-Fenchol synthase (EC 4.2.3.10) is a terpene synthase that catalyzes the cyclization of (E)-β-ocimene into (-)-endo-fenchol, a volatile monoterpene. This enzyme is essential in the biosynthesis of specialized metabolites in plants (e.g., Foeniculum vulgare), where (-)-endo-fenchol functions in plant defense against herbivores and attracting pollinators through its aromatic properties. Its activity directly contributes to ecological interactions via volatile organic compound (VOC) emission.
(Note: EC 4.2.3.10 is the correct and current classification for this enzyme; it is not a typo or obsolete entry.)
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