Neurosporene Explained

Neurosporene is a carotenoid pigment. It is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lycopene and a variety of bacterial carotenoids.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 7358679 . 1980 . Scolnik . PA . Walker . MA . Marrs . BL . Biosynthesis of carotenoids derived from neurosporene in Rhodopseudomonas capsulata . 255 . 6 . 2427–32 . The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 10.1016/S0021-9258(19)85909-4 . free .

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