The stereochemistry of trans-phytoene synthesis. Some observations on lycopersene as a carotene precursor and a mechanism for the synthesis of cis- and trans-phytoene

Biochemistry. 1974 Mar 26;13(7):1538-42. doi: 10.1021/bi00704a033.
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MeSH terms

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Carotenoids / biosynthesis*
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Fungi / metabolism*
  • Mycobacterium / metabolism*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Terpenes / biosynthesis*
  • Terpenes / chemical synthesis
  • Tritium

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Terpenes
  • Tritium
  • Carotenoids