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GO: Molecular Function

sorbose transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID
GO:0019194
Synonyms
  • sorbose porter activity
Definition
Enables the transfer of sorbose from one side of a membrane to the other. Sorbose is the ketohexose xylo-2-hexulose; L-sorbose is formed by bacterial oxidation of sorbitol. Sorbose is produced commercially by fermentation and is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of ascorbic acid. 0815340729
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