Description
Little activity with neurosporene or lycopene. Involved in the biosynthesis of C30 carotenoids such as staphyloxanthin. The enzyme oxidizes eachmethyl group to the hydroxymethyl and then a dihydroxymethyl group,followed by the spontaneous loss of water to give an aldehyde group.
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
crtP (ambiguous)
Reaction
4,4'-diapolycopene + 4 AH2 + 4 O2 = 4,4'-diapolycopenedial + 4 A + 6 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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