carotene epsilon hydroxylase activity

Term ID

GO:0072374

Synonyms

Definition

Catalysis of the reaction: a carotene + NADPH + O2 + H+ = a beta-ring hydroxylcarotene + NADP+ + H2O. Adds a hydroxyl group to the epsilon ring of the alpha-carotene.

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Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: monooxygenase activity oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen

monooxygenase activity oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: alpha-carotene epsilon hydroxylase activity zeinoxanthin epsilon hydroxylase activity

alpha-carotene epsilon hydroxylase activity zeinoxanthin epsilon hydroxylase activity Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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