This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-CH group of donor with NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (5Z)-(15S)-11alpha-hydroxy-9,15-dioxoprostanoate:NAD(P)+ Delta13-oxidoreductase. Other names in common use include 15-oxo-Delta13-prostaglandin reductase, Delta13-15-ketoprostaglandin reductase, 15-ketoprostaglandin Delta13-reductase, prostaglandin Delta13-reductase, prostaglandin 13-reductase, and 15-ketoprostaglandin Delta13-reductase.
Structural studies
As of late 2007, 4 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes 1V3T, 1V3U, 1V3V, and 2DM6.
References
Hansen HS (1982). "Purification and assay of 15-ketoprostaglandin Δ13-reductase from bovine lung". Prostaglandins and Arachidonate Metabolites. Methods in Enzymology. Vol. 86. pp. 156–63. doi:10.1016/0076-6879(82)86186-7. ISBN978-0-12-181986-6. PMID6290839.
Jarabak J (1982). "Isolation and properties of a 15-ketoprostaglandin Δ13-reductase from human placenta". Prostaglandins and Arachidonate Metabolites. Methods in Enzymology. Vol. 86. pp. 163–7. doi:10.1016/0076-6879(82)86187-9. ISBN978-0-12-181986-6. PMID7132753.