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The three enzymes involved act sequentially on farnesyl diphosphate, to produce lycopene. | The three enzymes involved act sequentially on farnesyl diphosphate, to produce lycopene. | ||
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| − | More information may be found on the [http:// | + | More information may be found on the [http://2007.igem.org/Edinburgh/Yoghurt/Design#Colour_Production Edinburgh Yoghurt Wiki] |
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 26 October 2007
Lycopene (red pigment) producing operon without PstI sites
Lycopene is synthesised by three proteins encoded by the three genes CrtE, CrtB and CrtI.
The three enzymes involved act sequentially on farnesyl diphosphate, to produce lycopene.
Lycopene is a red pigment and acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.
More information may be found on the [http://2007.igem.org/Edinburgh/Yoghurt/Design#Colour_Production Edinburgh Yoghurt Wiki]
Sequence and Features
Assembly Compatibility:
- 10COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
- 12COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
- 21INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]Illegal BamHI site found at 1055
- 23COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
- 25INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]Illegal NgoMIV site found at 3023
Illegal NgoMIV site found at 3153
Illegal AgeI site found at 757 - 1000COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]