Enzyme Details

EC Classification

1.13.11.71

Enzyme name
(recommended)

carotenoid-9',10'-cleaving dioxygenase

Alternative names

all-trans-beta-carotene:O2 oxidoreductase (9',10'-cleaving)
BCO2 (gene name)
beta-carotene 9',10'-monooxygenase (misleading)

Classification

Oxidoreductases

Acting on single donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen

With incorporation of two atoms of oxygen

Catalyses reactions

O2 + beta-Carotene <-> beta-Ionone + 10'-apo-beta-Carotenal

External links

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IntEnz (EBI)
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