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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. enzymes
  5. oxidoreductases
  6. violaxanthin de-epoxidase
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. enzymes
  5. oxidoreductases
  6. violaxanthin de-epoxidase

Preferred term

violaxanthin de-epoxidase

Type

  • Chemical

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • EC 1.10.99.3
  • violaxanthin deepoxidase

Scope note

  • The enzyme forms part of the xanthophyll (or violaxanthin) cycle for controlling the concentration of zeaxanthin in chloroplasts.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/231590

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