phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming) EC#: 1.3.99.28; ChemWhat Code: 1374230

Product Name phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming)
Example Structure Example Structure of phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming) EC#: 1.3.99.28
Synonyms 3-step phytoene desaturase, CrtI, phytoene desaturase
EC Number 1.3.99.28
CAS Registry Number
Comments This enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis and catalyses up to three desaturation steps (cf. EC 1.3.99.29 [phytoene desaturase (¦Æ-carotene-forming)], EC 1.3.99.30 [phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming)], EC 1.3.99.31 [phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming)]). The enzyme is activated by FAD. NAD+, NADP+ or ATP show no activating effect [1].
Cofactor
History
Reactions 15-cis-phytoene + 3 acceptor = all-trans-neurosporene + 3 reduced acceptor.

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