1.3.99.40: carotenoid chi-ring synthase
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crtU, cruE
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Systematic Name on EC 1.3.99.40 - carotenoid chi-ring synthase
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carotenoid beta-ring:acceptor oxidoreductase/methyltranferase (chi-ring forming)
The enzyme, found in purple sulfur bacteria (Chromatiaceae) and some cyanobacteria, is involved in the biosynthesis of carotenoids that contain chi-type end groups, such as okenone, renierapurpurin, and synechoxanthin.