Description
Requires Fe2+. The enzyme catalyses the asymmetric oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. The mammalian enzyme can also cleave all-trans-lycopene.
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
BCO2 (gene name); β-carotene 9',10'-monooxygenase (misleading); all-trans-β-carotene:O2 oxidoreductase (9',10'-cleaving)
Reaction
all-trans-β-carotene + O2 = all-trans-10'-apo-β-carotenal + β-ionone
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.
Download Datasheet