Retinal Dehydrogenase

**Definition:** A metalloflavoprotein enzyme involved the metabolism of VITAMIN A, this enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of RETINAL to RETINOIC ACID, using both NAD+ and FAD coenzymes. It also acts on both the 11-trans- and 13-cis-forms of RETINAL.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.657.163.249.875 - D12.776.331.915 - D12.776.556.579.374.687

**Synonyms:** - Retinaldehyde Dehydrogenase - Cytosolic Retinal Dehydrogenase