Glycerol-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

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Glycerol 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Structure 1.2 Function 1.2.1 Metabolism 1.3 Diseases

Introduction

Glycerol 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (GlpD) is an oxidoreductase enzyme. Oxidoreductase enzymes catalyze the reaction of transfer of electrons between molecules. GlpD is a membrane associated enzyme that is involved in glycolysis, respiration and phospholipid biosynthesis in E. coli. In Ecoli, many newly discovered structures of GlpD are being used to transfer electrons into the respiratory pathway. Also,metabolism of glycerol is also occurring into its precursors to initiate other pathways. The GlpD enzyme contains a active site which plays a major role in the respiratory electron transport chain.

Structure

Function

Metabolism

Diseases

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