Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase

Synonyms

Acid Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic

Dihydrodipicolinic Acid Reductase

Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinate

Reductase, Dihydrodipicolinic Acid

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrodipicolinate to 2,3-dihydrodipicolinate using NAD(P)+ as a cofactor. It is found in BACTERIA and higher plants involved in the biosynthesis of DIAMINOPIMELIC ACID and LYSINE.