Medical Definition of Xylulose reductase
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An enzyme that reversibly converts xylulose to xylitol using either NADH (d-xylulose reductase) or NADPH (l-xylulose reductase); a deficiency of the l-form is seen in individuals with essential pentosuria.
Synonym: xylitol dehydrogenase.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Xylulose Reductase
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