ID 4.2.1.158 DE galactarate dehydratase (D-threo-forming). CA galactarate = (2S,3R)-dihydroxy-5-oxohexanedioate + H2O. CC -!- The enzyme has been characterized from the bacterium Oceanobacillus CC iheyensis. cf. EC 4.2.1.42. DR Q8EMJ9, GALRD_OCEIH; //