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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. enzymes
  4. oxidoreductases
  5. oxygenases
  6. zeaxanthin epoxidase
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. enzymes
  4. oxidoreductases
  5. oxygenases
  6. zeaxanthin epoxidase

Preferred term

zeaxanthin epoxidase

Type

  • Chemical

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • EC 1.14.13.90
  • Zea-epoxidase

Scope note

  • An O2-dependent NADPH-dependent epoxidase. This enzyme forms part of the xanthophyll (or violaxanthin) cycle, which is involved in protecting the plant against damage by excess light. It will also epoxidize lutein in some higher-plant species.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/233004

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