Lactate dehydrogenase A-like 6B (LDHAL6B)

Lactate dehydrogenase A-like 6B is a protein-coding enzyme thought to participate in the interconversion of lactate and pyruvate, typically using NAD or NADP as a cofactor[1][3][5][7]. While its exact function is not fully characterized, it is classified as a member of the oxidoreductase family with roles in primary metabolic processes such as glycolysis and carbohydrate metabolism. LDHAL6B is most closely linked to the function of L-lactate dehydrogenases, enzymes important for energy metabolism in many tissues. The gene is located on chromosome 15q22.2[1][5], and its paralog is LDHAL6A[3]. It is expressed in several tissues and localized in the cytoplasm and nucleus[3][5]. There are no direct therapeutic or biomarker applications established for this molecule, and disease associations like Dressler's Syndrome are only tentatively supported in databases[3].\n\nNote: LDHAL6B is a relatively less characterized member of the lactate dehydrogenase family compared to LDHA and LDHB. No specific drugs or clinical applications have been reported as of the latest data, and its detailed biological roles and disease relevance remain under investigation.

Other names

LDHAL6LDHLLDH6BL-lactate dehydrogenase A-like 6testicular tissue protein Li 105