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okenone biosynthesis

Proteins (5)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
CrtC
CrtY
CrtF
CrtU
CruO

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
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)
okenonefrom Allochromatium minutissimum; structure in first source
neurosporenetriterpenoid carotenoid; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)