Aldose Reductase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Aldose reductase (316 aa, ~36 kDa) is encoded by the human AKR1B1 gene. This protein plays a role in glucose metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - AKR1B1 - AR - Aldehyde Reductase - Aldehyde Reductase 1 - Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1 Member B1 - EC 1.1.1.21 - Lii5-2 CTCL Tumor Antigen - Low Km Aldose Reductase