Aldonolactone oxidoreductases.
Vitamin C is a widely used vitamin. Here we review the occurrence and properties of aldonolactone oxidoreductases, an important group of flavoenzymes responsible for the ultimate production of vitamin C and its analogs in animals, plants, and single-cell organisms.
Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University, Dreijenlaan 3, 6703 HA, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Nicole G H
NG
Leferink
Willem J H
WJ
van Berkel
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D053898:Biosynthetic Pathways; D004789:Enzyme Activation; D010088:Oxidoreductases / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*
D010088:Oxidoreductases; D001205:Ascorbic Acid