COMPARTMENTS

AKR7A2 [ENSP00000235835]

Aflatoxin B1 aldehyde reductase member 2; Catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of succinic semialdehyde to gamma-hydroxybutyrate. May have an important role in producing the neuromodulator gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Has broad substrate specificity. Has NADPH-dependent aldehyde reductase activity towards 2-carboxybenzaldehyde, 2-nitrobenzaldehyde and pyridine-2- aldehyde (in vitro). Can reduce 1,2-naphthoquinone and 9,10- phenanthrenequinone (in vitro). Can reduce the dialdehyde protein- binding form of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) to the non-binding AFB1 dialcohol. May be involved in protection of liver against the toxic and carcinogenic effects of AFB1, a potent hepatocarcinogen.

Synonyms:  AKR7A2,  AKR7A2p,  hAKR7A2,  H3BLU7,  H7C4Q7 ...

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