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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group Donors > Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase

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Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Acid Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic
  • Dihydrodipicolinic Acid Reductase
  • Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic Acid

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrodipicolinate to 2,3-dihydrodipicolinate using NAD(P)+ as a cofactor. It is found in BACTERIA and higher plants involved in the biosynthesis of DIAMINOPIMELIC ACID and LYSINE.

History note

  • 2006(1974)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D050746

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