The 'squalene route' to carotenoid biosynthesis is widespread in Bacteria.
C. Santana-Molina, V. Henriques, D. Hornero-Mendez, D. P. Devos, E. Rivas-Marin
The paper identifies the squalene route for C30 carotenoid biosynthesis in bacteria and shows its widespread distribution and evolutionary significance.
bioRxiv · Dec 22, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology