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Racemases and Epimerases MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Enzymes that catalyze inversion of the configuration around an asymmetric carbon in a substrate having one (racemase) or more (epimerase) center(s) of asymmetry. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 5.1.
Entry Version
RACEMASES EPIMERASES
Entry Term(s)
Epimerase
Epimerases
Epimerases and Racemases
Racemase
Racemases
Registry Numbers
EC 5.1.-
0
Public MeSH Note
98; see RACEMASES 1991-97, see EPIMERASES 1991-97, see ISOMERASES 1975-90
Enzymes that catalyze inversion of the configuration around an asymmetric carbon in a substrate having one (racemase) or more (epimerase) center(s) of asymmetry. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 5.1.