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5.2.1.12: zeta-carotene isomerase

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For detailed information about zeta-carotene isomerase, go to the full flat file.

Word Map on EC 5.2.1.12

Reaction

9,15,9'-tricis-zeta-carotene
=
9,9'-dicis-zeta-carotene

Synonyms

15-cis-zeta-carotene isomerase, At1g10830, Z-ISO

ECTree

     5 Isomerases
         5.2 cis-trans-Isomerases
             5.2.1 cis-trans Isomerases (only sub-subclass identified to date)
                5.2.1.12 zeta-carotene isomerase

Systematic Name

Systematic Name on EC 5.2.1.12 - zeta-carotene isomerase

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SYSTEMATIC NAME
IUBMB Comments
9,15,9'-tricis-zeta-carotene cis-trans-isomerase
The enzyme catalyses the cis-trans isomerization of the 15-15' carbon-carbon double bond in 9,15,9'-tricis-zeta-carotene, which is required for biosynthesis of all plant carotenoids. Requires heme b.