Reaction: D-threitol + NADP+ = D-erythrulose + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): D-erythrulose reductase; erythritol:NADP+ oxidoreductase
Systematic name: D-threitol:NADP+ oxidoreductase
Comments: NAD+ is also utilized, more slowly.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 52064-49-0
References:
1. Uehara, K., Tanimoto, T. and Sato, H. Studies on D-tetrose metabolism. IV. Purification and some properties of D-erythrulose reductase from beef liver. J. Biochem. (Tokyo) 75 (1974) 333-345. [PMID: 4152124]