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D-Xylulose Reductase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
D-Xylulose Reductase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.682.047.150.700.237
D08.811.682.047.820.800
Unique ID
D050542
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050542
Scope Note
An enzyme that plays a role in the PENTOSES and GLUCURONATES interconversion pathway by catalyzing the oxidation of XYLITOL to D-xylulose. This enzyme has been found to be specific for NAD+.
Entry Term(s)
NAD-Dependent Xylitol Dehydrogenase
Xylitol Dehydrogenase
CAS Type 1 Name
xylitol NAD 2-oxidoreductase (D-xylulose-forming)
Public MeSH Note
2006; D-XYLULOSE REDUCTASE was indexed under SUGAR ALCOHOL DEHYDROGENASES 1981-2005, ALCOHOL OXIDOREDUCTASES 1975-1980, XYLULOSE 1976-1980, & KETOSES & PENTOSES 1975-1976
History Note
2006(1980)
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
2013/07/08
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