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<StructureSection load='3gpd' size='340' side='right' caption='Human glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase complex with NAD and sulfate, [[3gpd]]' scene=''> | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase''' (GAPDH) is a very important enzyme in the production of energy and in photosynthesis. In the production of energy this enzyme catalyzes the sixth step in the process of breaking down glucose, also known as glycolysis which occurs in organisms of all phyla. The sixth step consists of of the oxidation of GAP by NAD and an inorganic phosphate to yield 1,3 bisphosphoglycerate. In photosynthesis, which is carried out by plants and algae, this enzyme uses NADPH in the reverse reaction in a step in the Calvin | '''Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase''' (GAPDH) is a very important enzyme in the production of energy and in photosynthesis. In the production of energy this enzyme catalyzes the sixth step in the process of breaking down glucose, also known as [[glycolysis]] which occurs in organisms of all phyla. The sixth step consists of of the oxidation of GAP by [[NAD]] and an inorganic phosphate to yield 1,3 bisphosphoglycerate. In photosynthesis, which is carried out by plants and algae, this enzyme uses '''NADPH''' in the reverse reaction in a step in the [[Calvin cycle]], which fixes gaseous CO<sub>2</sub> into carbohydrate. Though these are its main functions, GAPDH has been shown to perform other functions including transcription activation, initiation of apoptosis, and ER to Golgi apparatus vesicle transportation <ref>PMID: 22851451</ref>. However, this page will focus on GAPDH’s role in glycolysis. See [[2pkq]] for the plant Calvin Cycle enzyme. See [[Glycolysis Enzymes]] and [[Carbon Fixation]]. | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
GAPDH most commonly exists as what looks to be a dimer. Interesting though, the two monomers of the enzyme are not exactly the same. While one side consists only of parallel and antiparallel beta-sheets, the other monomer is made up of both <scene name='Nathan_Line_sandbox_3/Secondary_structure/1'>beta-sheets and alpha helixes</scene>. | GAPDH most commonly exists as what looks to be a dimer. Interesting though, the two monomers of the enzyme are not exactly the same. While one side consists only of parallel and antiparallel beta-sheets, the other monomer is made up of both <scene name='Nathan_Line_sandbox_3/Secondary_structure/1'>beta-sheets and alpha helixes</scene>. Though each monomer does not have to exact same sequence, each does contain replicate active sites and function. This is consistent with the following SCOP information: | ||
Class: Alpha and beta proteins (a/b) | Class: Alpha and beta proteins (a/b) | ||
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== Regulation == | == Regulation == | ||
GAPDH is not a highly regulated step with in the glycolytic pathway because of relatively low energy transitions that occur between steps five and nine. However, there are a few items that must be present for the reaction to proceed. GAPDH is inactivated by the alkylation of iodoacetate, in which the Iodine inhibits the active site by binding to the Sulfur present in the cystine residue. If the active site is blocked by by an inhibitor such as Iodine then the reaction will stop. Also NAD oxidizes the GAP, so the availability of hydrogen and inorganic phosphates also could effect the rates of the reaction. The reason this step is not highly regulated is because Iodine is not present in the blood stream and the absence of both hydrogen and inorganic phosphates will cause the reaction to yield before this step is met. | GAPDH is not a highly regulated step with in the glycolytic pathway because of relatively low energy transitions that occur between steps five and nine. However, there are a few items that must be present for the reaction to proceed. GAPDH is inactivated by the alkylation of iodoacetate, in which the Iodine inhibits the active site by binding to the Sulfur present in the cystine residue. If the active site is blocked by by an inhibitor such as Iodine then the reaction will stop. Also NAD oxidizes the GAP, so the availability of hydrogen and inorganic phosphates also could effect the rates of the reaction. The reason this step is not highly regulated is because Iodine is not present in the blood stream and the absence of both hydrogen and inorganic phosphates will cause the reaction to yield before this step is met. | ||
== Reaction Mechanism == | == Reaction Mechanism == | ||
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For additional information, see: [[Carbohydrate Metabolism]] | For additional information, see: [[Carbohydrate Metabolism]] | ||
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==3D structures of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase== | |||
[[Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase 3D structures]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
1) Voet, D, Voet, J, & Pratt, C. (2008) | 1) Voet, D, Voet, J, & Pratt, C. (2008) | ||
2)Family: Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase-like, N-terminal domain. Retrieved from: http://scop.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/scop/data/scop.b.d.c.b.d.html | 2)Family: Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase-like, N-terminal domain. Retrieved from: http://scop.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/scop/data/scop.b.d.c.b.d.html | ||
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6) <ref group="xtra">PMID: 22851451</ref><references group="xtra"/> | 6) <ref group="xtra">PMID: 22851451</ref><references group="xtra"/> | ||
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