Chemicals and Drugs

Aldehyde-Lyases

Enzymes that catalyze a reverse aldol condensation. A molecule containing a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group is cleaved at a C-C bond to produce two smaller molecules (ALDEHYDES or KETONES). EC 4.1.2.

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Abstract

Enzymes that catalyze a reverse aldol condensation. A molecule containing a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group is cleaved at a C-C bond to produce two smaller molecules (ALDEHYDES or KETONES). EC 4.1.2.

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  • Aldolases
  • Aldehyde Lyases

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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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  1. D08.811w.520w.224.062

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Aldehyde-Lyases. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000446. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000446
  2. Aldehyde-Lyases. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76503223