Diaphorase or dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase is a flavoprotein enzyme capable of oxidizing the reduced form of NAD (NADH). This lipoamide dehydrogenase is a component of the glycine cleavage system, as well as of the alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complexes. It binds one FAD per protein subunit. The enzyme is provided in 3.2 M ammonium sulphate.
Organ. An organ is a system of tissues that work together on a larger scale to do certain jobs within an animal's body. Examples of organs are the brain, heart and lungs. Anatomy is an example of a biology specialty concerned with this level.
