EC 5.1 Racemases and epimerases

This subclass contains enzymes that catalyse either racemization or epimerization of a centre of chirality. Sub-subclasses are based on the substrate: amino acids and derivatives (EC 5.1.1), hydroxy acids and derivatives (EC 5.1.2), carbohydrates and derivatives (EC 5.1.3), or other compounds (EC 5.1.99).