Reaction: alditol + NAD(P)+ = aldose + NAD(P)H + H+
For diagram of reaction click here.
Other name(s): polyol dehydrogenase (NADP+); ALR2; alditol:NADP+ oxidoreductase; alditol:NADP+ 1-oxidoreductase; NADPH-aldopentose reductase; NADPH-aldose reductase; aldehyde reductase (misleading)
Systematic name: alditol:NAD(P)+ 1-oxidoreductase
Comments: Has wide specificity.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, MetaCyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9028-31-3
References:
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