galactitol 2-dehydrogenase (L-tagatose-forming) EC#: 1.1.1.406; ChemWhat Code: 1373538
| Product Name | galactitol 2-dehydrogenase (L-tagatose-forming) |
| Example Structure |  |
| Synonyms | |
| EC Number | 1.1.1.406 |
| CAS Registry Number | |
| Comments | The enzyme, characterized in the bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides has a wide substrate specificity. In addition to galactitol, it primarily oxidizes D-threitol and xylitol, and in addition to L-tagatose, it primarily reduces L-erythrulose, D-ribulose and L-glyceraldehyde. It is specific for NAD+. The enzyme does show activity with D-tagatose (cf. EC 1.1.1.16, galactitol 2-dehydrogenase). |
| Cofactor | |
| History | |
| Reactions | Galactitol + NAD(+) = L-tagatose + Nadh. |
Buy Reagent | |
| No reagent supplier? | Send quick inquiry to ChemWhat |
| Want to be listed here as a reagent supplier? (Paid service) | Click here to contact ChemWhat |
Approved Manufacturers | |
| Want to be listed as an approved manufacturer (Requires approvement)? | Please download and fill out this form and send back to approved-manufacturers@chemwhat.com |
Contact Us for Other Help | |
| Contact us for other information or services | Click here to contact ChemWhat |