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L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase
Identifiers
EC no. 3.1.1.65
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The enzyme L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.65) catalyzes the reaction

L-rhamnono-1,4-lactone + H2O Lrhamnonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is L-rhamnono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include Lrhamno-γ-lactonase, L-rhamnono-γ-lactonase, and L-rhamnonate dehydratase. This enzyme participates in fructose and mannose metabolism.

References

  • Rigo LU, Marechal LR, Vieira MM, Veiga LA (1985). "Oxidative pathway for L-rhamnose degradation in Pullularia pullulans". Can. J. Microbiol. 31 (9): 817–822. doi: 10.1139/m85-153.