| L(+)-tartrate dehydratase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.2.1.32 |
| Cas Number: | 9014-40-8 |
| Go Code: | 0008730 |
The enzyme L(+)-tartrate dehydratase catalyzes the chemical reaction
(R,R)-tartrate
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This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (R,R)-tartrate hydro-lyase (oxaloacetate-forming). Other names in common use include tartrate dehydratase, tartaric acid dehydrase, L-tartrate dehydratase, L-(+)-tartaric acid dehydratase, and (R,R)-tartrate hydro-lyase. This enzyme participates in glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism. It has 2 cofactors: iron, and Thiol.