Reaction: succinate + acceptor = fumarate + reduced acceptor
Other name(s): succinic dehydrogenase; fumarate reductase; fumaric hydrogenase; succinodehydrogenase; succinic acid dehydrogenase; succinate oxidoreductase; succinyl dehydrogenase; succinate:(acceptor) oxidoreductase
Systematic name: succinate:acceptor oxidoreductase
Comments: A flavoprotein (FAD) containing iron-sulfur centres. A component of EC 1.3.5.1 succinate dehydrogenase (ubiquinone).
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, PDB, CAS registry number: 9002-02-2
References:
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