Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming)

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Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming)
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EC no. 1.1.1.320
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Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming) (EC 1.1.1.320, YueD) is an enzyme with systematic name (S)-benzoin:NADP+ oxidoreductase. [1] [2] This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction

(S)-benzoin + NADP+ benzil + NADPH + H+

The enzyme also reduces 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione.

References

  1. Maruyama R, Nishizawa M, Itoi Y, Ito S, Inoue M (December 2001). "Isolation and expression of a Bacillus cereus gene encoding benzil reductase". Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 75 (6): 630–3. Bibcode:2001BiotB..75..630M. doi:10.1002/bit.1191. PMID   11745140.
  2. Maruyama R, Nishizawa M, Itoi Y, Ito S, Inoue M (March 2002). "The enzymes with benzil reductase activity conserved from bacteria to mammals". Journal of Biotechnology. 94 (2): 157–69. doi:10.1016/s0168-1656(01)00426-6. PMID   11796169.