Reaction: glycolaldehyde + NAD+ + H2O = glycolate + NADH + 2 H+
For diagram of reaction click here.
Other name(s): glycol aldehyde dehydrogenase
Systematic name: glycolaldehyde:NAD+ oxidoreductase
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 37250-89-8
References:
1. Davies, D.D. The purification and properties of glycolaldehyde dehydrogenase. J. Exp. Bot. 11 (1960) 289-295.