omega-hydroxydecanoate dehydrogenase activity

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Catalysis of the reaction: 10-hydroxydecanoate + NAD+ = 10-oxodecanoate + H+ + NADH. [EC:1.1.1.66, RHEA:20880]

Omega-hydroxydecanoate dehydrogenase activity catalyzes the oxidation of a specific type of fatty acid, omega-hydroxydecanoate, to its corresponding ketone. This reaction involves the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the hydroxyl group (-OH) at the terminal carbon of the omega-hydroxydecanoate molecule, resulting in the formation of a carbonyl group (C=O). This conversion is essential in the biosynthesis of various molecules, particularly in the pathway for the degradation of fatty acids with odd-numbered carbon chains. The enzyme utilizes NAD+ as a cofactor, which accepts the electrons removed from the substrate, ultimately being reduced to NADH. This enzyme plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of cellular metabolism by facilitating the breakdown of specific fatty acid chains and providing intermediates for other metabolic pathways.'
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Proteins (1)

Compounds (4)