Reaction: ethyl (S)-3-hydroxyhexanoate + NADP+ = ethyl 3-oxohexanoate + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): 3-oxo ester (S)-reductase
Systematic name: ethyl-(S)-3-hydroxyhexanoate:NADP+ 3-oxidoreductase
Comments: Also acts on 4-oxo- and 5-oxo-fatty acids and their esters. cf. EC 1.1.1.279 (R)-3-hydroxyacid-ester dehydrogenase.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 114705-03-2
References:
1. Heidlas, J., Engel, K.-H. and Tressl, R. Purification and characterization of two oxidoreductases involved in the enantioselective reduction of 3-oxo, 4-oxo and 5-oxo esters in baker's yeast. Eur. J. Biochem. 172 (1988) 633-639. [PMID: 3280313]