Reaction: D-galactose + NADP+ = D-galactono-1,5-lactone + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): D-galactose dehydrogenase (NADP+); galactose 1-dehydrogenase (NADP)
Systematic name: D-galactose:NADP+ 1-oxidoreductase
Comments: Also acts on L-arabinose, 6-deoxy- and 2-deoxy-D-galactose.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 37250-51-4
References:
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