GAPC1/2

Full Name

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase

Keywords

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase; GAPC1/2; GAPC1; GAPC2; GAPC; GAPDH

Background

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyzes the first step in glycolysis by converting D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) into 3-phospho-D-glyceroyl phosphate. This enzyme is essential for the carbohydrate metabolism and the maintenance of cellular ATP levels.