Anthranilate Synthase

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.520.224.600.200 - D08.811.600.085

**Synonyms:** - Anthranilate Synthetase