Sorbose reductase

Definition:

EC Tree > 1 Oxidoreductases > 1.1 Acting on the CH-OH group of donors > 1.1.1 With NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor > 1.1.1.289 sorbose reductase
Sorbose reductase reduces L-sorbose to D-glucitol as its main physiological reaction and can also convert D-fructose into D-mannitol, but more slowly; it belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenase family. It uses NADPH as reductant. It is found in Eukaryota and Bacteria.

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