Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
alginate = n 4-deoxy-α-L-erythro-hex-4-enopyranuronate-β-D-mannuronate
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:4.2.2.3-RXN
References:
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