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1.3.5.5: 15-cis-phytoene desaturase

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Word Map on EC 1.3.5.5

Reaction

15,9'-dicis-phytofluene
+
plastoquinone
=
9,15,9'-tricis-zeta-carotene
+
plastoquinol

Synonyms

BoPDS, CitPDS1, CrtP, OsPDS, PDS, PDS1, PDS3, phytoene desaturase, plant-type phytoene desaturase

ECTree

     1 Oxidoreductases
         1.3 Acting on the CH-CH group of donors
             1.3.5 With a quinone or related compound as acceptor
                1.3.5.5 15-cis-phytoene desaturase

Activating Compound

Activating Compound on EC 1.3.5.5 - 15-cis-phytoene desaturase

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ACTIVATING COMPOUND
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UNIPROT
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additional information
light wavelengths affect the synthesis of carotenoids in Dunaliella salina. The red light increases the cellular content of all major carotenoids and total carotenoids. Concentrations of 15-cis-phytoene in cultures increase with light intensity under both red and blue light, being generally higher under red than blue light (more than double)
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