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SORBITOL DEHYDROGENASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class (EC 1.1.1.14) that catalyzes the reaction L-iditol + NAD+ L-sorbose + NADH. It also acts on D-sorbitol, giving D-fructose.

OBS

The enzyme occurs in significant quantities only in the liver, with very small amounts also present in the prostate and kidneys.

Key term(s)
  • sorbitol dehydrogenase

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie

Spanish

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