L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase

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The enzyme L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.65) catalyzes the reaction

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactone + H2O Lrhamnonate
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This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is L-rhamnono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include Lrhamno-γ-lactonase, L-rhamnono-γ-lactonase, and L-rhamnonate dehydratase. This enzyme participates in fructose and mannose metabolism.

References

    • Rigo LU, Marechal LR, Vieira MM, Veiga LA (1985). "Oxidative pathway for L-rhamnose degradation in Pullularia pullulans". Can. J. Microbiol. 31 (9): 817–822. doi:10.1139/m85-153.


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