Enzyme Details

EC Classification

1.2.1.21

Enzyme name
(recommended)

glycolaldehyde dehydrogenase

Alternative names

glycolaldehyde:NAD+ oxidoreductase
glycol aldehyde dehydrogenase

Classification

Oxidoreductases

Acting on the aldehyde or oxo group of donors

With NAD(+) or NADP(+) as acceptor

Catalyses reactions

NAD+ + H2O + Glycolaldehyde <-> NADH + H+ + Glycolate

External links

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