Our latest paper on benzaldehyde synthase structure and mechanism is out. We reveal how petunia benzaldehyde synthase assembles two individually inactive protein subunits into a four-part enzyme that produces benzaldehyde—the source of the flower’s almond-like scent. This was a wonderful collaboration with Natalia Dudareva and the Purdue University team. Special congratulations to first author Jason Matos, whose leadership and persistence drove this work forward. Here’s the news release.
