Medical Definition of Triosephosphate isomerase
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An isomerizing enzyme that during glycolysis, catalyses the reversible interconversion of d-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate to dihydroxyacetone phosphate and viceversa. A reaction of importance in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.
A deficiency in humans causes congenital nonspherocytic haemolytic anaemia and severe neurological deficits.
Synonym: phosphotriose isomerase.
Chemical name: D-Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate ketol isomerase
Registry number: EC 5.3.1.1
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triosephosphate Isomerase
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