Specific to 5beta-spirostanols. Involved in the biosynthesis of plant saponins. Not identical with EC 2.4.1.173 (sterol 3beta-glucosyltransferase) or EC 2.4.1.192 (nuatigenin 3beta-glucosyltransferase).
History
EC 2.4.1.193 created 1992
Reference
1
Authors
Paczkowski, C. and Wojciechowski, Z.A.
Title
The occurrence of UDPG-dependent glucosyltransferase specific for sarsasapogenin in Asparagus officinalis.