7-hydroxymethyl chlorophyll a reductase EC#: 1.17.7.2; ChemWhat Code: 1376016
Product Name
7-hydroxymethyl chlorophyll a reductase
Example Structure
Synonyms
3,8-divinyl chlorophyllide reductase, 7-hydroxymethyl chlorophyll a reductase, AT1G04620, DVR, HAR, HCAR, HMChl reductase
EC Number
1.17.7.2
CAS Registry Number
Comments
Contains FAD and an iron-sulfur center. This enzyme, which is present in plant chloroplasts, carries out the second step in the conversion of chlorophyll b to chlorophyll a (cf. EC 1.1.1.294, chlorophyll(ide) b reductase).
Cofactor
FAD;iron-sulfur
History
Reactions
Chlorophyll a + H(2)O + 2 oxidized ferredoxin = 7(1)-hydroxychlorophyll a + 2 reduced ferredoxin + 2 H(+).