Plant Polyketide Synthases: A fascinating group of enzymes

The Polyketide Synthases (PKSs) are condensing enzymes which form a myriad of polyketide compounds. Several PKSs have been identified and studied in plants. This mini-review summarizes what is known about plant PKSs and some of their aspects such as specificity, reaction mechanisms, structure, as well as their possible evolution are highlighted. (C) 2008 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.