Reaction: D-glucose + acceptor = D-glucono-1,5-lactone + reduced acceptor
Other name(s): glucose dehydrogenase (Aspergillus); glucose dehydrogenase (decarboxylating); D-glucose:(acceptor) 1-oxidoreductase
Systematic name: D-glucose:acceptor 1-oxidoreductase
Comments: A glycoprotein containing one mole of FAD per mole of enzyme. 2,6-Dichloroindophenol can act as acceptor
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 37250-84-3
References:
1. Bak, T.-G. Studies on glucose dehydrogenase of Aspergillus oryzae. II. Purification and physical and chemical properties. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 139 (1967) 277-293. [PMID: 6034674]