D-arabinonolactonase explained

D-arabinonolactonase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.30
Cas Number:	37278-44-7
Go Code:	0047815

The enzyme D-arabinonolactonase (EC 3.1.1.30) the reaction

D-arabinono-1,4-lactone + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons D-arabinonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is D-arabinono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase.

References

• Palleroni NJ, Doudoroff M . Metabolism of carbohydrates by Pseudomonas saccharophila. III. Oxidation of D-arabinose . Journal of Bacteriology . 74 . 2 . 180–5 . August 1957 . 13475218 . 289912 .