Epoxide hydrolase

Epoxide hydrolase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of epoxides, converting them into diols. This enzyme is crucial for the metabolism of endogenous metabolites, including environmental pollutants and lipids, thereby facilitating detoxification and modulating inflammatory responses and cardiovascular health. Furthermore, epoxide hydrolase is applicable in asymmetric catalytic reactions, particularly in the asymmetric ring-opening of epoxides, enabling the synthesis of chiral drug molecules for pharmaceutical research.