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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Ribonucleotide Reductases > Ribonucleoside Diphosphate Reductase

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Ribonucleoside Diphosphate Reductase  

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Entry terms

  • Reductase, UDP
  • UDP Reductase

Scope note

  • An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the formation of 2'-deoxyribonucleotides from the corresponding ribonucleotides using NADPH as the ultimate electron donor. The deoxyribonucleoside diphosphates are used in DNA synthesis. (From Dorland, 27th ed) EC 1.17.4.1.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under RIBONUCLEOTIDE REDUCTASES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012262

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