L-Lactate Dehydrogenase (Cytochrome)

**Definition:** A cytochrome form of lactate dehydrogenase found in the MITOCHONDRIA. It catalyzes the oxidation of L-lactate to PYRUVATE with transfer of electrons to CYTOCHROME C. The enzyme utilizes FMN and PROTOHEME IX as cofactors.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.047.551.500

**Synonyms:** - Cytochrome B2 - Flavocytochrome B2 - L-Lactate Cytochrome C Oxidoreductase - Lactate Dehydrogenase (Cytochrome) - Lactate Flavocytochrome Reductase - Lactate-Ferricytochrome C Oxidoreductase - Lactic Cytochrome Reductase