Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrodipicolinate to 2,3-dihydrodipicolinate using NAD(P)+ as a cofactor. It is found in BACTERIA and higher plants involved in the biosynthesis of DIAMINOPIMELIC ACID and LYSINE.

Year introduced: 2006(1974)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.660.275

MeSH Unique ID: D050746

Registry Number: EC 1.17.1.8

Entry Terms:

• Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinate
• Dihydrodipicolinic Acid Reductase
• Acid Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic
• Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic Acid

Previous Indexing:

• Oxidoreductases (1982-2003)
• Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group Donors (2004-2005)
• Picolinic Acids (1974-1981)

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Oxidoreductases
Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-CH Group Donors
Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase