Glutamate dehydrogenase

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Contents 1 Function 2 Relevance 3 3D structures of glutamate dehydrogenase 4 References

Function

Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) catalyzes the reversible conversion of glutamate to α-ketoglutarate and ammonium. The ammonia is removed via the urea cycle. NAD or NADP is a cofactor in GLDH activity. NAD is a cofactor in the forward reaction while NADP is a cofactor in the reverse reaction. GLDH is regulated by the cell’s energy state. ATP and GTP inhibit the enzyme while ADP, GDP and leucine positively enhance it^[1]. Glutamate dehydrogenase 1 (GLDH1) catalyzes the deamination of glutamate to 2-oxoglutarate and ammonium. GLDH1 is regulated in the same manner as GLDH.

Relevance

Elevated GLDH values in blood serum indicate liver malfunction.

3D structures of glutamate dehydrogenase

Updated on 07-March-2016

References

1. ↑ FRIEDEN C. GLUTAMATE DEHYDROGENASE. VI. SURVEY OF PURINE NUCLEOTIDE AND OTHER EFFECTS ON THE ENZYME FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. J Biol Chem. 1965 May;240:2028-35. PMID:14299621