The enzyme, characterized from the bacterium Arthrobacter sp. Cr-7, participates in the degradation of pyridoxine. The enzyme also catalyses the activity of EC 1.2.1.102, isopyridoxal dehydrogenase (5-pyridoxate-forming).
Enzymes of vitamin B6 degradation. Purification and properties of isopyridoxal dehydrogenase and 5-formyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpyridine-4-carboxylic-acid dehydrogenase.