Enzymatic conversion of β-carotene to astaxanthin by cell-extracts of a green alga Haematococcus pluvialis

Astaxanthin was synthesized from beta -carotene by the membrane-bound enzyme fraction prepared from a unicellular green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. Zeaxanthin was identified as one of the possible intermediates. NADPH addition and O sub(2) supply were essential for the conversion. A monooxygenase...

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Published in:Biotechnology letters 1997, Vol.19 (5), p.443-446
Main Authors: CHUMPOLKULWONG, N, KAKIZONO, T, ISHII, H, NISHIO, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioconversions. Hemisynthesis
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Haematococcus pluvialis
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
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Summary:Astaxanthin was synthesized from beta -carotene by the membrane-bound enzyme fraction prepared from a unicellular green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. Zeaxanthin was identified as one of the possible intermediates. NADPH addition and O sub(2) supply were essential for the conversion. A monooxygenase inhibitor, tetcyclacis blocked the astaxanthin formation.
ISSN:0141-5492
1573-6776
DOI:10.1023/A:1018392010218