Chemicals and Drugs

5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (FADH2)

An FAD-dependent oxidoreductase found primarily in BACTERIA. It is specific for the reduction of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 1.1.1.68 and 1.1.99.15.

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An FAD-dependent oxidoreductase found primarily in BACTERIA. It is specific for the reduction of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 1.1.1.68 and 1.1.99.15.

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  • 5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (FADH)

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2004; use 5,10-METHYLENETETRAHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE (FADH2) (NM) 1980-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Alcohol Oxidoreductases (1974-2003)
  • Folic Acid (1970-1973)
  • Oxidoreductases (1974-1986)
  • Tetrahydrofolates (1974-1982)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. 5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (FADH2). Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D045103. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D045103
  2. 5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (FADH2). In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24726076