A fructose 1,6-diphosphate-independent L-lactate dehydrogenase in a strain of Streptococcus mutans.
1976
T Yamada, and
K Endo, and
S Araya
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D007770
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
A tetrameric enzyme that, along with the coenzyme NAD+, catalyzes the interconversion of LACTATE and PYRUVATE. In vertebrates, genes for three different subunits (LDH-A, LDH-B and LDH-C) exist.
Salts or esters of LACTIC ACID containing the general formula CH3CHOHCOOR.
D005636
Fructosephosphates
D013291
Streptococcus
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.
D013295
Streptococcus mutans
A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.