| p-benzoquinone reductase (NADPH) | |
| Ec Number: | 1.6.5.6 |
| Go Code: | 0018541 |
In enzymology, a p-benzoquinone reductase (NADPH) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
NADPH + H+ + p-benzoquinone
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The 3 substrates of this enzyme are NADPH, H+, and p-benzoquinone, whereas its two products are NADP+ and hydroquinone.
This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on NADH or NADPH with a quinone or similar compound as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is NADPH:p-benzoquinone oxidoreductase. This enzyme participates in gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane degradation.