| 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) |
| 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. |