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1.1.1.320: benzil reductase [(S)-benzoin forming]

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Word Map on EC 1.1.1.320

Reaction

(S)-benzoin
+
NADP+
=
benzil
+
NADPH
+
H+

Synonyms

benzil reductase, KRED1-Pglu

ECTree

     1 Oxidoreductases
         1.1 Acting on the CH-OH group of donors
             1.1.1 With NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor
                1.1.1.320 benzil reductase [(S)-benzoin forming]

Systematic Name

Systematic Name on EC 1.1.1.320 - benzil reductase [(S)-benzoin forming]

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SYSTEMATIC NAME
IUBMB Comments
(S)-benzoin:NADP+ oxidoreductase
The enzyme also reduces 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione. The enzyme from Bacillus cereus in addition reduces 1,4-naphthoquinone and 1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione with high efficiency [2].