Ribose isomerase

Definition:

EC Tree > 5 Isomerases > 5.3 Intramolecular oxidoreductases > 5.3.1 Interconverting aldoses and ketoses, and related compounds > 5.3.1.20 ribose isomerase
Ribose isomerase also acts on L-lyxose and L-rhamnose, interconverting D-ribose and D-ribulose. It appears in viruses and cellular organisms. Structurally it is an aldose-ketose isomerase.

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