The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-XIV. The conversion of labelled β-carotene-15,15′-³H2 into astaxanthin in the crab, Portunus trituberculatus

Authors

Teruhisa Katayama, Kagoshima University
Kunisaki, Kagoshima University
Makoto Shimaya, Kagoshima University
K. L. Simpson, University of Rhode Island
C. O. Chichester, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

10-15-1973

Abstract

The crab, Portunus trituberculatus, was cultured in a laboratory for 2 weeks by feeding a special diet containing β-carotene-15,15′-3H2 dissolved in plant oil. β-Carotene-15,15′-3H2 was converted to labelled astaxanthin through the steps of isocryptoxanthin, echinenone, canthaxanthin and 3-hydroxy-canthaxanthin. A classification of aquatic animals, based on their biosynthesis of astaxanthin, is discussed. © 1973.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and

Volume

46

Issue

2

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Katayama, Teruhisa, Kunisaki, Makoto Shimaya, K. L. Simpson, and C. O. Chichester. "The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-XIV. The conversion of labelled β-carotene-15,15′-³H2 into astaxanthin in the crab, Portunus trituberculatus." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and 46, 2 (1973): 269-272. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(73)90317-9.