Xylono-1,4-lactonase explained

xylono-1,4-lactonase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.68
Go Code:	0050402

The enzyme xylono-1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.68) catalyzes the reaction

D-xylono-1,4-lactone + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons D-xylonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is D-xylono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include xylono-γ-lactonase, and xylonolactonase. This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions.

References

• Buchert J, Viikari L . 1988 . The role of xylonolactone in xylonic acid production by Pseudomonas fragi . Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. . 27 . 333 - 336 . 10.1007/bf00251763.