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u03B4-carotene biosynthesis
Proteins (2)
| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|
| Lycopene epsilon cyclase, chloroplastic | EC 5.5.1.18; Protein LUTEIN DEFICIENT 2 | Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress) |
| Lycopene epsilon-cyclase | | Lactuca sativa (garden lettuce) |
Compounds (1)
| 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. |