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neurosporaxanthin biosynthesis

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Aldehyde dehydrogenaseNeurospora crassa
Phytoene desaturaseEC 1.3.99.30; Albino-1 protein; Phytoene desaturase (3,4-didehydrolycopene-forming)Neurospora crassa OR74A
Bifunctional lycopene cyclase/phytoene synthaseProtein albino-2Neurospora crassa OR74A

Compounds (11)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
NADH
lycopeneA 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.
WaterA 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)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
nadA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
NADPNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate. A coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-phosphate (NMN) coupled by pyrophosphate linkage to the 5'-phosphate adenosine 2',5'-bisphosphate. It serves as an electron carrier in a number of reactions, being alternately oxidized (NADP+) and reduced (NADPH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
torulene
4'-apo-beta-caroten-4'-alstructure in first source
neurosporaxanthinfrom Fusarium, structure in first source
3-methyl-2-butenal