Description
The enzyme, characterized from the plant Crocus sativus, acts twice on zeaxanthin, cleaving 3-hydroxycyclocitral off each 3-hydroxy end group. It is part of the zeaxanthin degradation pathway in that organism, leading to the different compounds that impart the color, flavor and aroma of the saffron spice.
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
zeaxanthin 7,8(7',8')-cleavage dioxygenase; CsZCD (incorrect); CCD2 (gene name)
Reaction
zeaxanthin + 2 O2 = crocetin dialdehyde + 2 (3S)-3-hydroxycyclocitral (overall reaction); (1a) zeaxanthin + O2 = β-citraurin + (3S)-3-hydroxycyclocitral; (1b) β-citraurin + O2 = crocetin dialdehyde + (3S)-3-hydroxycyclocitral
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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