The effect of CPTA analogs and other nitrogenous compounds on the biosynthesis of carotenoids in Phycomyces blakesleeanus mutants

Authors

Manzoor Elahi, University of Rhode Island
W. Glass, University of Rhode Island
Lee Tung-Ching, University of Rhode Island
Clinton O. Chichester, University of Rhode Island
Kenneth L. Simpson, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1975

Abstract

The inhibitory effect of a series of analogs of CPTA, 2-(4-chlorophenylthio)-triethylamine-HCl, and ammonia derivatives on carotenoid biosynthesis in Phycomyces blakesleeanus mutants was studied. The types of inhibition exhibited allowed no firm conclusions about the biosynthetic route to β-carotene from either β-zeacarotene or lycopene. However, the evidence suggests at present that both pathways are operative. It was found that a slight change in structure of inhibitor resulted in a different type of action. Conclusions based on a single inhibitor could be cited as "evidence" for a certain pathway. © 1975.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Phytochemistry

Volume

14

Issue

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Elahi, Manzoor, W. Glass, Lee Tung-Ching, Clinton O. Chichester, and Kenneth L. Simpson. "The effect of CPTA analogs and other nitrogenous compounds on the biosynthesis of carotenoids in Phycomyces blakesleeanus mutants." Phytochemistry 14, 1 (1975): 133-138. doi: 10.1016/0031-9422(75)85025-4.