| 英文名 |
phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming) |
| Example Structure |
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| 别名 |
Al-1, CrtI, crtI (gene name) |
| EC Number |
1.3.99.30 |
| CAS编号 |
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| Comments |
This enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis and catalyses up to five desaturation steps (cf. EC 1.3.99.28 [phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming)], EC 1.3.99.29 [phytoene desaturase (¦Æ-carotene-forming)] and EC 1.3.99.31 [phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming)]). |
| Cofactor |
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| History |
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| Reactions |
15-cis-phytoene + 5 acceptor = all-trans-3,4-didehydrolycopene + 5 reduced acceptor. |
