| 英文名 |
4,4′-diapophytoene desaturase (4,4′-diapolycopene-forming) |
| Example Structure |
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| 别名 |
CrtN, CrtQa, dehydrosqualene desaturase |
| EC Number |
1.3.8.2 |
| CAS编号 |
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| Comments |
The enzyme catalyses four successive dehydrogenations, resulting in production of 4,4′-diapolycopene. While the enzyme from Staphylococcus aureus was only shown to produce 4,4′-diaponeurosporene in vivo [4], it is able to catalyse the last reaction in vitro [5]. |
| Cofactor |
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| History |
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| Reactions |
15-cis-4,4′-diapophytoene + 4 Fad = all-trans-4,4′-diapolycopene + 4 FADH(2). |
