lycopene cyclase-isomerase

found in bacteria chloroplasts; both isomerization & cyclization takes place; NADPH is essential cofactor; may be route to formation of alpha & beta carotene; GenBanK D83513 (Erythrobacter longus)

Also Known As:

lycopene beta-cyclase; lycopene cyclase; lycopene epsilon-cyclase

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 152586
  - Isomerases: 463
    - Intramolecular Lyases
      - lycopene cyclase-isomerase: 2

Experts

1.	Bellovino, Diana: 1 article (07/2009)
2.	Boninsegna, Alma: 1 article (07/2009)
3.	Cellini, Francesco: 1 article (07/2009)
4.	Gaetani, Sancia: 1 article (07/2009)
5.	Monastra, Giovanni: 1 article (07/2009)
6.	Palozza, Paola: 1 article (07/2009)
7.	Simone, Rossella: 1 article (07/2009)
8.	Kamath, Burde Sandesh: 1 article (06/2007)
9.	Ravishankar, Gokare Aswathanarayana: 1 article (06/2007)
10.	Sarada, Ravi: 1 article (06/2007)

Related Diseases

1.	Cysts 06/01/2007 - "Expression analysis revealed the presence of transcripts of carotenogenic genes, phytoene synthase (PSY), phytoene desaturase (PDS), lycopene cyclase (LCY), beta-carotene ketolase (BKT), and beta-carotene hydroxylase (CHY) in cyst cells, and these transcripts were up regulated transiently upon transfer to favorable conditions. "
2.	Colonic Neoplasms (Colon Cancer) 07/01/2009 - "Effect of beta-carotene-rich tomato lycopene beta-cyclase ( tlcy-b) on cell growth inhibition in HT-29 colon adenocarcinoma cells."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	beta Carotene (Betacarotene)
2.	(all-E) phytoene
3.	beta-carotene ketolase
4.	beta-carotene hydroxylase
5.	phytoene dehydrogenase