ENZYME entry: EC 1.3.99.40
| Accepted Name |
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| Carotenoid chi-ring synthase.
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| Reaction catalysed |
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| Carotenoid beta-end group + 2 acceptor <=> carotenoid chi-end group + 2 reduced acceptor |
| Comment(s) |
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| The enzyme, found in purple sulfur bacteria (Chromatiaceae) and some
cyanobacteria, is involved in the biosynthesis of carotenoids that
contain chi-type end groups, such as okenone, renierapurpurin,
and synechoxanthin.
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| Cross-references |
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| BRENDA | 1.3.99.40 |
| EC2PDB | 1.3.99.40 |
| ExplorEnz | 1.3.99.40 |
| PRIAM enzyme-specific profiles | 1.3.99.40 |
| KEGG Ligand Database for Enzyme Nomenclature | 1.3.99.40 |
| IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature | 1.3.99.40 |
| IntEnz | 1.3.99.40 |
| MEDLINE | Find literature relating to 1.3.99.40 |
| MetaCyc | 1.3.99.40 |
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