REDUCTASES
\ɹɪdˈʌkte͡ɪsɪz], \ɹɪdˈʌkteɪsɪz], \ɹ_ɪ_d_ˈʌ_k_t_eɪ_s_ɪ_z]\
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The class of all enzymes catalyzing oxidoreduction reactions. The substrate that is oxidized is regarded as a hydrogen donor. The systematic name is based on donor:acceptor oxidoreductase. The recommended name will be dehydrogenase, wherever this is possible; as an alternative, reductase can be used. Oxidase is only used in cases where O2 is the acceptor. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992, p9)
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