Name | beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity |
ID | GO_0003834 |
collection_id | Molecular function |
Description | Catalysis of the reaction: all-trans-beta-carotene + O2 = 2 all-trans-retinal. |
Related synonym | beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase activity, carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity, carotene dioxygenase activity |
Comment | Formerly EC:1.13.11.n2, EC:1.13.11.21 and then EC 1.14.99.36. |
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