Reaction: GDP-β-L-fucose + NADP+ = GDP-4-dehydro-α-D-rhamnose + NADPH + H+
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Glossary: GDP-4-dehydro-α-D-rhamnose = GDP-4-dehydro-6-deoxy-α-D-mannose
Other name(s): GDP-4-keto-6-deoxy-D-mannose-3,5-epimerase-4-reductase; GDP-L-fucose:NADP+ 4-oxidoreductase (3,5-epimerizing)
Systematic name: GDP-β-L-fucose:NADP+ 4-oxidoreductase (3,5-epimerizing)
Comments: Both human and Escherichia coli enzymes can use NADH in place of NADPH to a slight extent.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 113756-18-6
References:
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