The enzyme L-arabinonolactonase (EC 3.1.1.15) catalyzes the reaction
- L-arabinono-1,4-lactone + H2O L-arabinonate
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is L-arabinono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. This enzyme participates in ascorbate and aldarate metabolism.
References
- Weimberg R, Doudoroff M (December 1955). "The oxidation of L-arabinose by Pseudomonas saccharophila". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 217 (2): 607–24. PMID 13271422.
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