Reaction: 2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone + oxidized dithiothreitol = 2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone + 1,4-dithiothreitol
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Systematic name: 2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone:oxidized-dithiothreitol oxidoreductase
Comments: In the reverse reaction, vitamin K 2,3-epoxide is reduced to vitamin K and possibly to vitamin K hydroquinone by 1,4-dithiothreitol, which is oxidized to a disulfide; some other dithiols and 4-butanethiol can also act. Inhibited strongly by warfarin [cf. EC 1.1.4.2 vitamin-K-epoxide reductase (warfarin-insensitive)].
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 55963-40-1
References:
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