ISOLATED CAROTENOID BIOSYNTHESIS GENE CLUSTER INVOLVED IN CANTHAXANTHIN PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION THEREOF

摘要

Isolated gene cluster involved in canthaxanthin biosynthesis,which comprises a polynucleotide wherein:- crtY, crtI, crtB and crtW genes are clustered in this orderand in the same orientation, and,- preceding the four cited genes, crtE gene is oriented in theopposite direction.Applications for producing natural carotenoids useful inpharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritious compositions.