FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: ALDOSE REDUCTASES
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General Information
Name
ALDOSE REDUCTASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
ALDR
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001689
Date last reviewed
2021-03-02
Number of members
8
Description
Description
Aldose reductases catalyze the conversion between alditol and aldose, using NADP as a cofactor.
Notes on Group
Source Material
The ALDOSE REDUCTASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Zaru and Marygold, 2025 and Hyndman and Penning, 2018 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
aldose reductase (NADPH) activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
aldose reductase (1.1.1.21)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
ALCOHOL DEHYDROGENASES (NADP-DEPENDENT)
Members (8)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
ALDR
ALDOSE REDUCTASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)