racemase and epimerase activity

I. Literature review

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Nameracemase and epimerase activity
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Molecular function

Description

Catalysis of a reaction that alters the configuration of one or more chiral centers in a molecule.

Comment

Note that 'epimerase' refers to the conversion of an epimer into its diastereoisomer, and 'racemase' refers to the interconversion of the two enantiomers of a chiral compound.

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