ID 1.3.1.126 DE 2-epi-5-epi-valiolone dehydrogenase. AN gadusol synthase. CA 2-epi-5-epi-valiolone + NAD(+) = demethylgadusol + NADH + 2 H(+). CC -!- The enzyme, present in egg-laying vertebrates, is involved in CC biosynthesis of the UV absorbing compound gadusol. CC -!- It is a bifunctional enzyme that also catalyzes EC 2.1.1.391. //