| Description | This entry represents lactate racemase LarA and similar proteins mainly found in prokaryotes. LarA catalyses the interconversion between the D- and L-isomers of lactate [ , ]. It may act as a rescue enzyme to ensure D-lactate production in physiological conditions where its production by the D-lactate dehydrogenase LdhD is not sufficient [].LarA is a nickel-dependent lactate racemase from the larA-E operon of Lactobacillus plantarum, whereas LarB, LarC and LarE are accessory proteins required for the incorporation of Ni in the lactate racemase apoprotein [ ].LarA contains 18 β-strands and 16 α-helices arranged in a novel fold composed of two domains of similar size. | Name | LarA-like |
| Short Name | LarA-like | Type | Family |
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