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superpathway of betalain biosynthesis

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
4,5-DOPA dioxygenase extradiolEC 1.13.11.29Portulaca grandiflora
Glycosyltransferase Cleretum bellidiforme

Compounds (21)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
sapropterinRN given refers to parent cpd; co-factor required for catalytic activity of nitric oxide synthases
uridine diphosphateA uracil nucleotide containing a pyrophosphate group esterified to C5 of the sugar moiety.
CopperA heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
ironA metallic element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of HEMOGLOBINS; CYTOCHROMES; and IRON-BINDING PROTEINS. It plays a role in cellular redox reactions and in the transport of OXYGEN.
ManganeseA trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25, and atomic weight 54.94. It is concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone, influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes, including arginase and alkaline phosphatase in the liver. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual 1992, p2035)
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
ZincA metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
Dopamine Hydrochloride
glucose, (beta-d)-isomer
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.
4a-hydroxytetrahydrobiopterinstructure given in first source
4,4'-diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acidAn inhibitor of anion conductance including band 3-mediated anion transport.
leukodopachromeproposed metabolite in pathway from tyrosine to dopachrome; RN given refers to (S)-isomer; structure given in first source
dopamine quinoneproduct of the autoxidation of dopamine
diethyl pyrocarbonatePreservative for wines, soft drinks, and fruit juices and a gentle esterifying agent.
4-ChloromercuribenzenesulfonateA cytotoxic sulfhydryl reagent that inhibits several subcellular metabolic systems and is used as a tool in cellular physiology.
amaranthin betacyaninamaranthin protein is also available; purple color
3-methoxytyramineRN given refers to parent cpd
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)