α-Carotene and its derivatives have a sole chirality in phototrophic organisms?
Abstract
Carotenoids in eukaryotic phototrophic organisms can be classified into two groups; β-carotene and its derivatives, and α-carotene and its derivatives. We re-examined distribution of α-carotene and its derivatives among various taxa of aquatic algae (17 classes) and land plants. α-carotene and its derivatives were found from Rhodophyceae (macrophytic type), Cryptophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Chlorarachniophyceae, Prasinophyceae, Chlorophyceae,...
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Title
α-Carotene and its derivatives have a sole chirality in phototrophic organisms?
Published Date
Mar 17, 2012
Journal
Volume
59
Issue
1
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