Description
This enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis.
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
Crtlb; phytoene desaturase (ambiguous); 2-step phytoene desaturase (ambiguous); two-step phytoene desaturase (ambiguous); CrtI (ambiguous)
Reaction
all-trans-ζ-carotene + 2 acceptor = all-trans-lycopene + 2 reduced acceptor (overall reaction); (1a) all-trans-ζ-carotene + acceptor = all-trans-neurosporene + reduced acceptor; (1b) all-trans-neurosporene + acceptor = all-trans-lycopene + reduced acceptor
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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