Glycine Dehydrogenase

An oxidoreductase that catalyzes the oxidative DEAMINATION of GLYCINE to glyoxylate and AMMONIA in the presence of NAD. In BACTERIA lacking transaminating pathways the enzyme can act in the reverse direction to synthesize glycine from glyoxylate and ammonia and NADH.

Year introduced: 2006(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.664.500.526

MeSH Unique ID: D050789

Registry Number: EC 1.4.1.10

Entry Terms:

• Dehydrogenase, Glycine

Previous Indexing:

• Amino Acid Oxidoreductases (1977-2005)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Oxidoreductases
Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-NH2 Group Donors
Amino Acid Oxidoreductases
Glycine Dehydrogenase