Enzyme Details

EC Classification

2.5.1.9

Enzyme name
(recommended)

riboflavin synthase

Alternative names

6,7-dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine:6,7-dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine 2,3-butanediyltransferase
heavy riboflavin synthase
light riboflavin synthase
riboflavin synthetase
riboflavine synthase
riboflavine synthetase

Classification

Transferases

Transferring alkyl or aryl groups, other than methyl groups

Catalyses reactions

2 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine <-> Riboflavin + 4-(1-D-Ribitylamino)-5-amino-2,6-dihydroxypyrimidine

Phosphate + 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine <-> D-Ribose 5-phosphate + 5-Amino-6-(5'-phosphoribitylamino)uracil

4-(1-D-Ribitylamino)-5-amino-2,6-dihydroxypyrimidine + (3S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-2-butanone 4-phosphate <-> Phosphate + 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine

6,7-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-8-ribityllumazine hydrate + Riboflavin synthase <-> Enzyme-ligand complex

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