Term Name: sorbose reductase activity
Synonyms: D-glucitol:NADP+ oxidoreductase activity, Sou1p
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: D-glucitol + NADP+ = L-sorbose + H+ + NADPH. The reaction may occur, to a minor extent, in the reverse direction.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0032115]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, NAD or NADP as acceptor