beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity [GO_0003834]

Catalysis of the reaction: all-trans-beta-carotene + O2 = 2 all-trans-retinal.

beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity

ID: GO_0003834

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: all-trans-beta-carotene + O2 = 2 all-trans-retinal.

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Classification

oxidoreductase activity, acting on single donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen, incorporation of two atoms of oxygen

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
carotene dioxygenase activity	related synonym	1.13.11.63
carotene 15,15’-dioxygenase activity	related synonym	1.13.11.63
beta-carotene 15,15’-monooxygenase activity	related synonym

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