methylglyoxal reductase (NADPH) (acetol producing) activity
Catalysis of the reaction: hydroxyacetone + NADP+ = H+ + methylglyoxal + NADPH.
GO:0016616
oxidoreductase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, NAD or NADP as acceptor
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methylglyoxal reductase (NADPH-dependent, acetol producing)
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