Preferred Label : norcoclaurine synthase;
MeSH note : catalyzes the condensation of dopamine and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (4-HPAA) to
yield norcoclaurine, the common precursor to all benzylisoquinoline alkaloids produced
in plants;
MeSH synonym : NCS enzyme;
Registry Number MeSH : EC 6.3.3.-;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : C450500;
UMLS CUI : C1121329;
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