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Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NAD+)
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Definition
: An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 5,6-dihydrouracil to URACIL using NAD as a cofactor. This enzyme also plays a role in the catabolism of the antimetabolite 5-FLUOROURACIL.
Other names
Dehydrogenase, Dihydrouracil; Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NAD); Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase; Dihydrothymine Dehydrogenase (NAD)