MeSH definition : An NAD-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate. It is
a FLAVOPROTEIN that contains IRON and MOLYBDENUM and is involved in the first step
of nitrate assimilation in PLANTS; FUNGI; and BACTERIA. It was formerly classified
as EC 1.6.6.1.;
An NAD-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate. It is
a FLAVOPROTEIN that contains IRON and MOLYBDENUM and is involved in the first step
of nitrate assimilation in PLANTS; FUNGI; and BACTERIA. It was formerly classified
as EC 1.6.6.1.