| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Lycopene beta-cyclase | EC 5.5.1.19 | Pantoea ananatis |
| Lycopene beta cyclase, chloroplastic | EC 5.5.1.19; AtLCY; Protein SUPPRESSOR OF ZEAXANTHIN-LESS 1 | Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress) |
| Lycopene beta cyclase, chloroplastic/chromoplastic | EC 5.5.1.19 | Narcissus pseudonarcissus (daffodil) |
| Lycopene beta cyclase, chloroplastic | EC 5.5.1.19 | Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) |
| Bifunctional lycopene cyclase/phytoene synthase | Phaffia rhodozyma | |
| Lycopene cyclase | Brevibacterium linens | |
| Lycopene cyclase | Brevibacterium linens |
| Compound | Description |
|---|---|
| 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). |