This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on hydrogen as donor with other, known, acceptors.
The systematic name of this enzyme class is hydrogen:coenzyme F420 oxidoreductase.
This enzyme participates in folate biosynthesis and is a critical part of energy conservation in some methanogens such as Methanosarcina barkeri.
It has 3 cofactors: iron, nickel, and deazaflavin.
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