Dihydrodipicolinate Reductase

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrodipicolinate to 2,3-dihydrodipicolinate using NAD(P)+ as a cofactor. It is found in BACTERIA and higher plants involved in the biosynthesis of DIAMINOPIMELIC ACID and LYSINE.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.660.275

**Synonyms:** - Dihydrodipicolinic Acid Reductase