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Xylono-1,4-lactonase

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xylono-1,4-lactonase
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EC no.3.1.1.68
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The enzyme xylono-1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.68) catalyzes the reaction

D-xylono-1,4-lactone + H2O D-xylonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is D-xylono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include xylono-γ-lactonase, and xylonolactonase. This enzyme participates in pentose and glucuronate interconversions.

References

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  • Buchert J, Viikari L (1988). "The role of xylonolactone in xylonic acid production by Pseudomonas fragi". Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 27: 333–336. doi:10.1007/bf00251763.