Phosphoglycerate kinase (GTP) explained

phosphoglycerate kinase (GTP)
Ec Number:2.7.2.10
Cas Number:62213-34-7
Go Code:0050191

In enzymology, a phosphoglycerate kinase (GTP) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

GTP + 3-phospho-D-glycerate

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GDP + 3-phospho-D-glyceroyl phosphate

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are GTP and 3-phospho-D-glycerate, whereas its two products are GDP and 3-phospho-D-glyceroyl phosphate.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with a carboxy group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is GTP:3-phospho-D-glycerate 1-phosphotransferase.

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