15-cis-phytoene desaturase EC#: 1.3.5.5; ChemWhat Code: 1374134

Product Name 15-cis-phytoene desaturase
Example Structure Example Structure of 15-cis-phytoene desaturase EC#: 1.3.5.5
Synonyms BoPDS, CitPDS1, CrtP, PDS, PDS1, PDS3
EC Number 1.3.5.5
CAS Registry Number
Comments This enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis in plants and cyanobacteria. The enzyme from Synechococcus can also use NAD+ and NADP+ as electron acceptor under anaerobic conditions. The enzyme from Gentiana lutea shows no activity with NAD+ or NADP+ [1].
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History
Reactions 15-cis-phytoene + 2 plastoquinone = 9,15,9′-tri-cis-zeta-carotene + 2 plastoquinol.

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