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Entry
CB000134                                                            
Name
Celaxanthin biosynthesis pathway (propoed)
Source organisms  
Celastrus orbiculatus (prune)
Starting material
CA00198: Rubixanthin
Final product
CA00950: (3'Z,5'Z)-Celaxanthin
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Data sources

References
  • Ref.205 : Takashi Maoka, Phytochemistry, vol. 70, Issue 7, May 2009, pp.920-923, "Sterically hindered carotenoids with 3Z, 5Z configuration from the seeds of oriental bitter sweet, Celastrus orbiculatus"
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