Function
Involved in the malolactic fermentation (MLF) of wine, which results in a natural decrease in acidity and favorable changes in wine flavors. Catalyzes the decarboxylation of L-malate to L-lactate. It can also use pyruvate as substrate.
Similarity
Belongs to the malic enzymes family.
Sequence
MTDPVSILNDPFINKGTAFTEAEREELGLNGLLPAKVQALQEQVDQTYAQFQSKVSNLEKRLFLMEIFNTNHVLFYKLFSQHVVEFMPIVYDPTIADTIENYSELFVEPQGAAFLDINHPENIQSTLKNAANGRDIKLLVVSDAEGILGIGDWGVQGVDIAVGKLMVYTVAAGIDPSTVLAVVIDAGTNNEKLLKDPMYLGNKFNRVRGDKYYDFIDKFVNHAESLFPNLYLHWEDFGRSNASNILNSYKDKIATFNDDIQGTGIVVLAGVLGALKISGQKLTDQTYMSFGAGTAGMGIVKQLHEEMVEQGLSDEEAKKHFFLVDKQGLLFDDDPDLTPEQKPFAAKRSDFKNANQLTNLQAAVEAVHPTILVGTSTHPNSFTEEIVKDMSGYTERPIIFPISNPTKLAEAKAEDVLKWSNGKALIGTGVPVDDIEYEGNAYQIGQANNALIYPGLGFGAIAAQSKLLTPEMISAAAHSLGGIVDTTKVGAAVLPPVSKLADFSRTVAVAVAKKAVEQGLNRQPIDDVEKAVDDLKWDPKY