Reaction: trans-2,3-epoxysuccinate + H2O = meso-tartrate
Other name(s): trans-epoxysuccinate hydratase; tartrate epoxydase
Systematic name: trans-2,3-epoxysuccinate hydrolase
Comments: Acts on both optical isomers of the substrate. Formerly EC 4.2.1.37.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37290-73-6
References:
1. Allen, R.H. and Jakoby, W.B. Tartaric acid metabolism. IX. Synthesis with tartrate epoxidase. J. Biol. Chem. 244 (1969) 2078-2084. [PMID: 5782001]