The present invention relates to a DNA encoding a novel flavin adenine
dinucleotide (FAD)-dependent D-erythronate 4-phosphate (EN4P)
dehydrogenase originated from Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is involved
in vitamin B6 biosynthesis, and a recombinant microorganism transformed
with a vector having the DNA. It also relates to a process for production
of vitamin B6 by using the recombinant microorganism. "Vitamin B6" as
used in this invention includes pyridoxol (PN), pyridoxal and
pyridoxamine. Vitamin B6 is a vitamin indispensable to human beings or
other animals, and is used as a raw material of medicines or as feed
additives.