Description
Requires Fe2+. The enzyme participates in a pathway leading to biosynthesis of strigolactones, plant hormones involved in promotion of symbiotic associations known as arbuscular mycorrhiza. Also catalyses EC 1.13.11.70, all-trans-10'-apo-β-carotenal 13,14-cleaving dioxygenase, but 10-fold slower.
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
CCD8 (gene name); MAX4 (gene name); NCED8 (gene name)
Reaction
9-cis-10'-apo-β-carotenal + 2 O2 = carlactone + (2E,4E,6E)-7-hydroxy-4-methylhepta-2,4,6-trienal
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.