L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase explained

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.65
Go Code:	0050033

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

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactone + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons Lrhamnonate

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 . 817 - 822 . 10.1139/m85-153 . 9 .