PAL1 — Lactuca sativa

Summary

LSAT_V11C200065440, designated PAL1 on garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa) chromosome 2, encodes a protein belonging to the aromatic lyase and L-aspartase-like domain families. The enzyme possesses phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and ammonia-lyase activities, and binds amino acids. This gene is associated with L-phenylalanine breakdown, cinnamic acid anabolism, translation elongation, and response to oxidative stress. The encoded product localises to the cytoplasm and macromolecular complexes. PAL1 has also been linked to shoot fresh weight. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity (EC 4.3.1.24).