Reaction: (R)-mevalonate + NADP+ = mevaldate + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): mevaldate (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) reductase; mevaldate reductase (NADPH2)
Systematic name: (R)-mevalonate:NADP+ oxidoreductase
Comments: May be identical with EC 1.1.1.2 [alcohol dehydrogenase (NADP+)].
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9028-34-6
References:
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