phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming) EC#: 1.3.99.30; ChemWhat Code: 1374233
| Product Name | phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming) |
| Example Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Al-1, CrtI, crtI (gene name) |
| EC Number | 1.3.99.30 |
| CAS Registry Number | |
| 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 | |
| History | |
| Reactions | 15-cis-phytoene + 5 acceptor = all-trans-3,4-didehydrolycopene + 5 reduced acceptor. |
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