An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of anthranilate (o-aminobenzoate) and pyruvic acid from chorismate and glutamine. Anthranilate is the biosynthetic precursor of tryptophan and numerous secondary metabolites, including inducible plant defense compounds. EC 4.1.3.27.
Synonyms: 0, Chorismate pyruvate-lyase (amino-accepting), Anthranilate Synthetase, Synthetase, Anthranilate, Anthranilate Synthase, EC 4.1.3.27, Anthranilate Synthase Component I, Synthase, Anthranilate
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D000878