Echinenone Explained

Echinenone is a xanthophyll, with formula C40H54O. It is found in some cyanobacteria.[1] It is synthesized from β-carotene by the enzyme beta-carotene ketolase (or CrtW). It has also been isolated from sea urchins.[2]

Notes and References

  1. E. H. Schwartzel and J. J. Cooney . Isolation and identification of echinenone from Micrococcus roseus. Journal of Bacteriology. 104. 1. 272–274. October 1970. 10.1128/jb.104.1.272-274.1970. 5473895. 248210.
  2. Lederer. E.. Moore. T.. Echinenone as a Provitamin A. Nature. 137. 3476. 1936. 996. 0028-0836. 10.1038/137996b0. free. 1936Natur.137..996L .

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