Lycopene cyclases determine high α-/β-carotene ratio and increased carotenoids in bananas ripening at high temperatures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.121
Abstract: Bananas are a recommended food source to alleviate vitamin A deficiency because they contain a high ratio of provitamin A precursors. The objective of this study was to investigate carotenoid accumulation pattern in banana fruits… read more here.
Keywords: high carotene; carotene ratio; carotene; ratio ... See more keywords
Screening of Structurally Distinct Lycopene β-Cyclases for Production of the Cyclic C40 Carotenoids β-Carotene and Astaxanthin by Corynebacterium glutamicum.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01492
Abstract: Lycopene β-cyclase (EC 5.5.1.19) is one of the key enzymes in the biosynthesis of β-carotene and derived carotenoids. It catalyzes isomerase reactions to form β-carotene from lycopene by β-cyclization of both of its ψ-ends. Lycopene… read more here.
Keywords: lycopene cyclase; corynebacterium glutamicum; carotene astaxanthin; lycopene cyclases ... See more keywords