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EC 1.3.99.40 Details
EC number
1.3.99.40
Accepted name
carotenoid χ-ring synthase
Reaction
carotenoid β-end group + 2 acceptor = carotenoid χ-end group + 2 reduced acceptor
Other name(s)
crtU (gene name) (ambiguous), cruE (gene name)
Systematic name
carotenoid β-ring:acceptor oxidoreductase/methyltranferase (χ-ring-forming)
Comment
The enzyme, found in purple sulfur bacteria (Chromatiaceae) and some cyanobacteria, is involved in the biosynthesis of carotenoids that contain χ-type end groups, such as okenone, renierapurpurin, and synechoxanthin.
History
created 2018
EC Tree
1.3.1.23 created 1972, deleted 2005
1.3.1.50 created 1992, deleted 1999
1.3.1.55 created 1999, deleted 2004
1.3.99.9 created 1976, deleted 2002