Mogroside IIIx synthase

UniProtKB accession:  P0DO67

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UniProtKB description:  UDP-glycosyltransferase involved in the biosynthesis of cucurbitacin and mogroside tetracyclic triterpene natural products (e.g. siamenoside I and mogrosides IV, V and VI) (PubMed:27821754, PubMed:37375251). Cucurbitacins have cytotoxic properties and exhibit deterrent taste as a defense barrier against herbivores (PubMed:27821754, PubMed:37375251). Mogrosides are nonsugar highly oxygenated compounds used as high-intensity zero-calorie sweeteners; they also possess pharmacological properties such as regulating immunity, lowering blood sugar and lipid levels, protecting the liver, and acting as antioxidants and antitumor agents (PubMed:27821754, PubMed:37375251).