4,4′-diapophytoene desaturase (4,4′-diapolycopene-forming) EC#: 1.3.8.2; ChemWhat Code: 1374159
| Product Name | 4,4′-diapophytoene desaturase (4,4′-diapolycopene-forming) |
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| Synonyms | CrtN, CrtQa, dehydrosqualene desaturase |
| EC Number | 1.3.8.2 |
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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]. |
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| History | |
| Reactions | 15-cis-4,4′-diapophytoene + 4 Fad = all-trans-4,4′-diapolycopene + 4 FADH(2). |
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