Synonym for beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase ... <enzyme> An enzyme catalyzing the reaction of beta-carotene plus O2 producing two retinals. ... Synonym: beta-carotene cleavage enzyme, carotenase, carotinase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar-ot′en-ās Synonyms: β-carotene 15, 15′-dioxygenase