Description
The enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis and catalyses up to two desaturation steps (cf. EC 1.3.99.28 [phytoene desaturase (neurosporene-forming)], EC 1.3.99.30 [phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming)] and EC 1.3.99.31 [phytoene desaturase (lycopene-forming)]).
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
CrtIa; 2-step phytoene desaturase (ambiguous); two-step phytoene desaturase (ambiguous)
Reaction
15-cis-phytoene + 2 acceptor = all-trans-ζ-carotene + 2 reduced acceptor (overall reaction); (1a) 15-cis-phytoene + acceptor = all-trans-phytofluene + reduced acceptor; (1b) all-trans-phytofluene + acceptor = all-trans-ζ-carotene + 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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