Nitrate Reductase (NADH)

**Definition:** An NAD-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate. It is a FLAVOPROTEIN that contains IRON and MOLYBDENUM and is involved in the first step of nitrate assimilation in PLANTS; FUNGI; and BACTERIA. It was formerly classified as EC 1.6.6.1.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.655.500.200 - D12.776.331.899

**Synonyms:** - Assimilatory Nitrate Reductase, NADH-Dependent - NADH-Dependent Nitrate Reductase - NADH-Nitrate Reductase - Nitrate Reductase (NADH)2 - Nitrite:NAD+ Oxidoreductase