phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming) EC#: 1.3.99.31; ChemWhat Code: 1374234

Product Name phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming)
Example Structure Example Structure of phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming) EC#: 1.3.99.31
Synonyms CrtI, crtI-type phytoene desaturase, lycopene synthase, phytoene desaturase
EC Number 1.3.99.31
CAS Registry Number
Comments Requires FAD. The enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis and catalyses up to four desaturation steps (cf. EC 1.3.99.28 [phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming)], EC 1.3.99.29 [phytoene desaturase (¦Æ-carotene-forming)] and EC 1.3.99.30 [phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming)]).
Cofactor FAD
History
Reactions 15-cis-phytoene + 4 acceptor = all-trans-lycopene + 4 reduced acceptor.

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