L-arabinonolactonase

Template:Infobox enzyme The enzyme L-arabinonolactonase (EC 3.1.1.15) catalyzes the reaction

L-arabinono-1,4-lactone + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$ L-arabinonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is L-arabinono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. This enzyme participates in ascorbate and aldarate metabolism.

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