beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity

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Namebeta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
IDGO_0003834
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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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