Reaction: 9,9'-dicis-ζ-carotene + 2 quinone = 7,9,7',9'-tetracis-lycopene + 2 quinol (overall reaction)
(1a) 9,9'-dicis-ζ-carotene + a quinone = 7,9,9'-tricis-neurosporene + a quinol
(1b) 7,9,9'-tricis-neurosporene + a quinone = 7,9,7',9'-tetracis-lycopene + a quinol
For diagram of reaction click here.
Glossary: 7,9,7',9'-tetracis-lycopene = prolycopene
Other name(s): ζ-carotene desaturase; ZDS
Systematic name: 9,9'-dicis-ζ-corotene:quinone oxidoreductase
Comments: This enzyme is involved in carotenoid biosynthesis in plants and cyanobacteria.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number:
References:
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