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A blue carotenoprotein from the marine sponge Suberites domuncula: Purification and properties

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A blue carotenoprotein, extracted from the marine spongia Suberites domuncula has been purified. The apoprotein has a molecular weight of about 31,000; the chromophore is not astaxanthin but it is similar to a monohydroxy, mono-expoxycarotene. The amino acid composition of the protein is briefly discussed.

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  1. Biochemistry Laboratory, Stazione Zoologica, Villa Comunale, 80121, Napoli, Italy

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Cariello, L., Zanetti, L. A blue carotenoprotein from the marine sponge Suberites domuncula: Purification and properties. Mar. Biol. 62, 151–155 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00388177

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