15-cis-phytoene desaturase EC#: 1.3.5.5; ChemWhat Code: 1374134
| Product Name | 15-cis-phytoene desaturase |
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| Synonyms | BoPDS, CitPDS1, CrtP, PDS, PDS1, PDS3 |
| EC Number | 1.3.5.5 |
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| 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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