New function for plant enzyme could lead to green chemistry
(PHYSorg.com Chemistry)

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy`s Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new function in a plant enzyme that could have implications for the design of new chemical catalysts. The enzyme catalyzes, or initiates, one of the cornerstone chemical reactions needed to synthesize a wide array of organic molecules, including those found in lubricants, cosmetics, and those used as raw materials for making plastics.