Basella alba L. var. Rubra L-DOPA/dopamine-4,5-dioxygenase 1 prefers L-DOPA over dopamine and ascorbic acid enhances its activity
Hidam Bishworjit Singh, Mohammad Imtiyaj Khan
This study characterizes BrDOD1, a L-DOPA/dopamine-4,5-dioxygenase from Basella alba L. var. Rubra, showing preference for L-DOPA and enhanced activity with ascorbic acid.
bioRxiv · Feb 20, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology