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zeta Carotene

Known as: Carotene, zeta, zeta Carotene [Chemical/Ingredient], zeta-Carotene 
A carotenoid produced in most carotenogenic organisms. It is one of several sequentially synthesized molecules that are precursors to BETA CAROTENE.
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2009
2009
Deviation of the neurosporaxanthin pathway towards β‐carotene biosynthesis in Fusarium fujikuroi by a point mutation in the phytoene desaturase gene
Carotenoids are widespread terpenoid pigments with applications in the food and feed industries. Upon illumination, the… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Isolation and characterization of phytoene desaturase cDNA involved in the beta-carotene biosynthetic pathway in Dunaliella salina.
The green alga Dunaliella salina is one of the best and most important biological sources of beta-carotene; however, to date the… 
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2004
Highly Cited
2004
A deficiency at the gene coding for zeta-carotene desaturase characterizes the sunflower non dormant-1 mutant.
The non dormant-1 (nd-1) mutant of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is characterized by an albino and viviparous phenotype… 
2001
2001
Functional properties of diapophytoene and related desaturases of C(30) and C(40) carotenoid biosynthetic pathways.
1999
1999
Catalytic properties of an expressed and purified higher plant type zeta-carotene desaturase from Capsicum annuum.
The zeta-carotene desaturase from Capsicum annuum (EC 1.14.99.-) was expressed in Escherichia coli, purified and characterized… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Characterization and molecular cloning of a flavoprotein catalyzing the synthesis of phytofluene and zeta-carotene in Capsicum chromoplasts.
In plants, zeta-carotene is the first visible carotenoid formed in the biosynthetic pathway through the following two-step… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Functional Complementation in Escherichia coli of Different Phytoene Desaturase Genes and Analysis of Accumulated Carotenes
Three different phytoene desaturase genes, from Rhodobacter capsulatus, Erwinia uredovora, and Synechococcus PCC 7942, have been… 
1976
1976
Enzymatic synthesis of C40 carotenes by cell-free preparation from Halobacterium cutirubrum.
[14C]Mevalonate or (14C)isopentenyl pyrophosphate was found to be converted to transphytoene, trans-phytofluene, lycopene, and… 
1974
1974
Interference in Carotenogenesis as a Mechanism of Action of the Pyridazinone Herbicide Sandoz 6706: Accumulation of C-40 Carotenoid Precursors Inhibition of beta-Carotene Synthesis and Enhancement of…
The herbicide Sandoz 6706 (4-chloro-5-(dimethylamino)-2-alpha,alpha,alpha, (trifluoro-m-tolyl)-3(2H)-pyridazinone), when applied… 
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1969
Highly Cited
1969
Photochemical studies of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway in Neurospora crassa.
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