Reaction: (R)-1-aminopropan-2-ol + NAD+ = aminoacetone + NADH + H+
Other name(s): L-aminopropanol dehydrogenase; 1-aminopropan-2-ol-NAD+ dehydrogenase; L(+)-1-aminopropan-2-ol:NAD+ oxidoreductase; 1-aminopropan-2-ol-dehydrogenase; DL-1-aminopropan-2-ol: NAD+ dehydrogenase; L(+)-1-aminopropan-2-ol-NAD/NADP oxidoreductase
Systematic name: (R)-1-aminopropan-2-ol:NAD+ oxidoreductase
Comments: Requires K+.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37250-13-8
References:
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