Reaction: D-arabinonate = 2-dehydro-3-deoxy-D-arabinonate + H2O
For diagram of reaction click here.
Other name(s): D-arabinonate hydro-lyase
Systematic name: D-arabinonate hydro-lyase (2-dehydro-3-deoxy-D-arabinonate-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9024-36-6
References:
1. Palleroni, N.J. and Doudoroff, M. Characterization and properties of 2-keto-3-deoxy-D-arabonic acid. J. Biol. Chem. 223 (1956) 499-508 [PMID: 13376619]