| methylglyoxal reductase (NADH-dependent) | |
| Ec Number: | 1.1.1.78 |
| Cas Number: | 37250-16-1 |
| Go Code: | 0019170 |
In enzymology, a methylglyoxal reductase (NADH-dependent) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
(R)-lactaldehyde + NAD+
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are (R)-lactaldehyde and NAD+, whereas its 3 products are methylglyoxal, NADH, and H+.
This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-OH group of donor with NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (R)-lactaldehyde:NAD+ oxidoreductase. Other names in common use include methylglyoxal reductase, and D-lactaldehyde dehydrogenase. This enzyme participates in pyruvate metabolism.