Maleate hydratase
The enzyme maleate hydratase catalyzes the chemical reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is -malate hydro-lyase . Other names in common use include D-malate hydro-lyase, malease, and -malate hydro-lyase. This enzyme participates in butanoate metabolism.