D(-)-tartrate dehydratase (original) (raw)

The enzyme D(−)-tartrate dehydratase (EC 4.2.1.81) catalyzes the chemical reaction (S,S)-tartrate oxaloacetate + H2O This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (S,S)-tartrate hydro-lyase (oxaloacetate-forming). Other names in common use include D-tartrate dehydratase, and (S,S)-tartrate hydro-lyase. It has 2 cofactors: iron, and Manganese.