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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > NADH or NADPH oxidoreductases > aldo-keto reductases > aldehyde reductase
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > NADH or NADPH oxidoreductases > aldo-keto reductases > aldehyde reductase
Preferred Term:

aldehyde reductase

Definition:
An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the oxidation of an aldose to an alditol. It possesses broad specificity for many aldoses.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
aldo-keto reductases
Entry Terms:
  • aldose reductase
  • EC 1.1.1.21
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198492
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