Reaction: D-ribose + NADP+ + H2O = D-ribonate + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): D-ribose dehydrogenase (NADP+); NADP-pentose-dehydrogenase; ribose 1-dehydrogenase (NADP)
Systematic name: D-ribose:NADP+ 1-oxidoreductase
Comments: Also acts, more slowly, on D-xylose and other pentoses.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37250-46-7
References:
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