In:
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 56, No. 9-10 ( 2001-10-1), p. 915-917
Abstract:
The function of gene sll0033 from Synechocystis 6803 which is homologous to the bacterial crtI-type phytoene desaturase genes was elucidated as a novel carotene isomerase. Escherichia coli transformed with all genes necessary for the formation of ζ-carotene and expressing a ζ-carotene desaturase synthesized the positional isomer prolycopene (7,9,7′,9′Z lycopene) which cannot be cyclized in the subsequent reactions to a- and β-carotene. Upon cotransformation with sll0033, the formation of all-E lycopene is mediated instead.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1865-7125
,
0939-5075
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2001-9-1041
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2001
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2078107-6
SSG:
12
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