Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming)

Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming) (EC 1.1.1.320, YueD) is an enzyme with systematic name (S)-benzoin:NADP oxidoreductase. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction

(S)-benzoin NADP ${\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons }$ benzil NADPH H

The enzyme also reduces 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione.

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External links

• Benzil reductase ((S)-benzoin forming) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)