Retinal Dehydrogenase
Synonyms
Cytosolic Retinal Dehydrogenase
Dehydrogenase, Cytosolic Retinal
Dehydrogenase, Retinal
Retinal Dehydrogenase, Cytosolic
A metalloflavoprotein enzyme involved the metabolism of VITAMIN A, this enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of RETINAL to RETINOIC ACID, using both NAD+ and FAD coenzymes. It also acts on both the 11-trans- and 13-cis-forms of RETINAL.