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Table 7 Class-wise statistics on the number of enzyme sequences, and the subclasses at each level.

From: Application of a hierarchical enzyme classification method reveals the role of gut microbiome in human metabolism

EC Level-1(6 Classes)

(Example:1.x.x.x)

Total Sequences

Subclasses at

EC Level-2 (example:1.1.x.x)

Subclasses at

EC Level-3 (example:1.1.1.x)

Subclasses at

EC Level-4 (example:1.1.1.1)

EC1: Oxidoreductases

8662

22

90

658

EC2: Transferases

23604

9

31

751

EC3: Hydrolases

15183

11

49

781

EC4: Lyases

5525

7

15

268

EC5: Isomerases

4146

6

17

127

EC6: Ligases

7830

6

11

109

Total

64950

61

213

2693

  1. There are 6 major classes at Level-1 that expand into 61, 213 and 2,693 subclasses at Levels 2, 3 and 4, respectively.