Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1, Member A1 (Aldehyde Reductase) (AKR1A1) (AA 1-325) protein
Description
AKR1A1 is part of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily, it catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction from a range of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes to their related alcohols. AKR1A1 corresponds (65 % identity) to aldose reductase, an enzyme that takes part in the pathogenesis of some diabetic and galactosemic complications. AKR1A1 is involved in the activation of procarcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon trans-dihydrodiols, and in the metabolism of various xenobiotics and drugs, including the anthracyclines doxorubicin and daunorubicin Synonyms: Alcohol dehydrogenase, ALR, ARM, DD3, ALDR1, MGC1380, MGC12529, AKR1A1, Alcohol dehydrogenase [NADP+], Aldehyde reductase, Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member A1