Lipoxygenases: Potential starting biocatalysts for the synthesis of signaling compounds

► Lipoxygenases are potential starting biocatalysts for signaling compounds. ► These enzymes catalyze dioxygenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. ► These are 5-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 12-, 13-, 15-, fusion-, mini-, and Mn-lipoxygenases. ► LOX-derived products are prostaglandins, green leaf volatiles, and lactones.