L-Lactate Dehydrogenase B Chain

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

**Definition:** L-lactate dehydrogenase B chain (334 aa, ~37 kDa) is encoded by the human LDHB gene. This protein is involved in the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide-dependent interconversion of L-lactate and pyruvate.

**Synonyms:** - EC 1.1.1.27 - Epididymis Secretory Protein Li 281 - LDH Heart Subunit - LDH-B - LDH-H - LDHB - Lactate Dehydrogenase B - Lactate Dehydrogenase H - Lactate Dehydrogenase H Chain - Renal Carcinoma Antigen NY-REN-46 - Testicular Secretory Protein Li 25