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(−)-menthol dehydrogenase
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EC no. 1.1.1.207
CAS no. 81811-46-3
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A (−)-menthol dehydrogenase ( EC 1.1.1.207) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

(−)-menthol + NADP+ (−)-menthone + NADPH + H+,

i.e., catalyses the breakdown of menthol. Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are (−)-menthol and NADP+, whereas its 3 products are (−)-menthone, NADPH, 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 (−)-menthol:NADP+ oxidoreductase. This enzyme is also called monoterpenoid dehydrogenase. This enzyme participates in monoterpenoid biosynthesis.

References

  • Kjonaas R, Martinkus-Taylor C, Croteau R (May 1982). "Metabolism of Monoterpenes: Conversion of l-Menthone to l-Menthol and d-Neomenthol by Stereospecific Dehydrogenases from Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Leaves". Plant Physiology. 69 (5): 1013–7. doi: 10.1104/pp.69.5.1013. JSTOR  4267341. PMC  426349. PMID  16662335.