Description
The reaction is only known to occur in the opposite direction to that given above, with the enzyme being specific for all-trans-retinol as substrate. Neither all-trans-retinoic acid nor 9-cis, 11-cis or 13-cis-retinol isomers are substrates. May play a role in the metabolism of vitamin A.
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
retinol saturase; RetSat; (13,14)-all-trans-retinol saturase; all-trans-retinol:all-trans-13,14-dihydroretinol saturase
Reaction
all-trans-13,14-dihydroretinol + acceptor = all-trans-retinol + 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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