C.p.450 monoglucoside biosynthesis

Proteins (3)

Protein	Synonyms	Taxonomy
C(50) beta-cyclic carotenoids biosynthesis protein LbtBC
Putative C(50) carotenoid beta-cyclase subunit A	EC 5.5.1.-
Glucosyl transferase

Compound	Description
diphosphoric acid
hydronium ion
uridine diphosphate	A uracil nucleotide containing a pyrophosphate group esterified to C5 of the sugar moiety.
lycopene	A carotenoid and red pigment produced by tomatoes, other red fruits and vegetables, and photosynthetic algae. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, and has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, radioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Water	A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)