Description
Requires ferredoxin and Fe(II). Also acts on other carotenoids with a β-end group. In some species canthaxanthin is the preferred substrate.
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC～-80 ºC.
Synonyms
β-carotene 3,3'-monooxygenase; CrtZ
Reaction
β-carotene + 2 NADH + 2 H+ + 2 O2 = zeaxanthin + 2 NAD+ + 2 H2O(overall reaction); (1a) β-carotene + NADH + H+ + O2 = β-cryptoxanthin + NAD+ + H2O; (1b) β-cryptoxanthin + NADH + H+ + O2 = zeaxanthin + NAD+ + H2O
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.
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