L-arabinonolactonase

The enzyme  L -arabinonolactonase (EC 3.1.1.15) catalyzes the reaction


 * L -arabinono-1,4-lactone + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ L-arabinonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is  L -arabinono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. This enzyme participates in ascorbate and aldarate metabolism.