Pathways > u03B2-carotene biosynthesis (engineered)
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u03B2-carotene biosynthesis (engineered)
Proteins (3)
| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|
| Phytoene synthase 1, chloroplastic | ZmPSY1; EC 2.5.1.32 | Zea mays |
| Phytoene synthase, chloroplastic | EC 2.5.1.32 | Narcissus pseudonarcissus (daffodil) |
| Lycopene beta cyclase, chloroplastic/chromoplastic | EC 5.5.1.19 | Narcissus pseudonarcissus (daffodil) |
Compounds (8)
| Compound | Description |
|---|
| diphosphoric acid | |
| 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. |
| beta carotene | A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. Beta carotene is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC). |
| zeta Carotene | A carotenoid produced in most carotenogenic organisms. It is one of several sequentially synthesized molecules that are precursors to BETA CAROTENE. |
| neurosporene | triterpenoid carotenoid; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation |
| geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate | RN given refers to (E,E,E)-isomer |
| phytofluene | RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation |
| phytoene, (15-cis)-isomer | |