Reversibly catalyzes the oxidation of a hydroxyl group of sugar alcohols to form a keto sugar, aldehyde or lactone. Any acceptor except molecular oxygen is permitted. Includes EC 1.1.1.; EC 1.1.2. and EC 1.1.99.
Entry Term(s)
Sugar Alcohol Oxidoreductases
Registry Number
EC 1.1.-
Previous Indexing
Alcohol Oxidoreductases (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note
78; ALDOSE REDUCTASE was see under ALCOHOL OXIDOREDUCTASES 1976-77; IDITOL DEHYDROGENASE was see under ALCOHOL OXIDOREDUCTASES 1977
Reversibly catalyzes the oxidation of a hydroxyl group of sugar alcohols to form a keto sugar, aldehyde or lactone. Any acceptor except molecular oxygen is permitted. Includes EC 1.1.1.; EC 1.1.2. and EC 1.1.99.
