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Definition of Phosphoenolpyruvate

1. Noun. (organic compound) An important intermediate in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, having the chemical formula C₃H₅O₆P ¹

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Medical Definition of Phosphoenolpyruvate

1. An important metabolic intermediate. The enol (less stable) form of pyruvic acid is trapped as its phosphate ester, giving the molecule a high phosphate transfer potential. Formed from 2 phosphoglycerate by the action of enolase. (31 Dec 1997)

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