1.1.1.325: sepiapterin reductase (L-threo-7,8-dihydrobiopterin forming)
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Reaction
Synonyms
MDSPR, sepiapterin reductase, SPR
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General Information
General Information on EC 1.1.1.325 - sepiapterin reductase (L-threo-7,8-dihydrobiopterin forming)
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metabolism
sepiapterin reductase (SPR) catalyzes the final steps of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) biosynthesis
physiological function
sepiapterin reductase (SPR) catalyzes the final steps of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) biosynthesis. BH4 is an essential cofactor for aromatic acid hydroxylases and nitric oxide synthase. BH4 deficiency causes endothelial dysfunction, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, etc.
additional information
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alignment of amino acid sequences near the N-termini of sepiapterin reductases from various sources, overview