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This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring one-carbon-group methyltransferases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is S-adenosyl-L-methionine:loganate 11-O-methyltransferase. Other names in common use include loganate methyltransferase and S-adenosyl-L-methionine:loganic acid methyltransferase. This enzyme participates in terpene indole and ipecac alkaloid biosynthesis.
References
Madyastha KM, Guarnaccia R, Baxter C, Coscia CJ (1973). "S-Adenosyl-L-methionine: loganic acid methyltransferase. A carboxyl-alkylating enzyme from Vinca rosea". J. Biol. Chem. 248 (7): 2497–501. PMID4698228.