Description | TarJ is an NADPH-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase for the synthesis of ribitol 5-phosphate from ribulose 5-phosphate. Ribitol phosphate is a component of the cell wall teichoic acid in some bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae [ ]. | Name | Ribulose-5-phosphate reductase |
Short Name | TarJ | Type | Family |