Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase
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'''Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase''' (PGDH) catalyzes the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate into 3-phosphohydroxypyruvate. This is the first step of serine biosynthesis. NAD is used as cofactor. In some cancer cells there is an elevation in PGDH level. | '''Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase''' (PGDH) catalyzes the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate into 3-phosphohydroxypyruvate. This is the first step of serine biosynthesis. NAD is used as cofactor. In some cancer cells there is an elevation in PGDH level. | ||
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Function
Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PGDH) catalyzes the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate into 3-phosphohydroxypyruvate. This is the first step of serine biosynthesis. NAD is used as cofactor. In some cancer cells there is an elevation in PGDH level.
Structural highlights
See Rossmann fold.
