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Fumarase

Reversibly hydrates fumarate to malate.

Citric acid cycleHomo sapiens
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Record type: enzyme. Reversibly hydrates fumarate to malate.
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Fumarate hydration

Fumarase adds water across the double bond of fumarate to form malate.

Citric acid cycle · reversible