The biosynthesis and metabolism of carotenoids and retinol (vitamin A)
Acetate, by condensation and decarboxylation reactions, is converted to isopentenyl pyrophosphate, which condenses to form C20 terpenol pyrophosphates. These latter compounds condense to yield the initial C40 carotenoid precursor which is presumably phytoene. By a series of dehydrogenation, cyclizat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1964-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520401968 |