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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > alcohol oxidoreductases > lactate dehydrogenases > L-lactate dehydrogenase (cytochrome)
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > alcohol oxidoreductases > lactate dehydrogenases > L-lactate dehydrogenase (cytochrome)
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L-lactate dehydrogenase (cytochrome)

Definition:
A cytochrome form of lactate dehydrogenase found in the mitochondria. It catalyzes the oxidation of L-lactate to pyruvate with transfer of electrons to cytochrome C. The enzyme utilizes FMN and protoheme IX as cofactors.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
lactate dehydrogenases
Entry Terms:
  • L(+)-lactate:cytochrome c oxidoreductase
  • flavocytochrome b2
  • L-lactate cytochrome c reductase
  • L-lactate cytochrome c oxidoreductase
  • EC 1.1.2.3
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/343323
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