Reaction: (R)-lactate + a quinone = pyruvate + a quinol
Other name(s): dld (gene name)
Systematic name: (R)-lactate:quinone 2-oxidoreductase
Comments: The enzyme is an FAD-dependent peripheral membrane dehydrogenase that participates in respiration. Electrons derived from D-lactate oxidation are transferred to the membrane soluble quinone pool.
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References:
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2. Futai, M. Membrane D-lactate dehydrogenase from Escherichia coli. Purification and properties. Biochemistry 12 (1973) 2468-2474. [PMID: 4575624]
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5. Dym, O., Pratt, E.A., Ho, C. and Eisenberg, D. The crystal structure of D-lactate dehydrogenase, a peripheral membrane respiratory enzyme. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 97 (2000) 9413-9418. [PMID: 10944213]