Transaldolase

Definition:

Catalyzes the rate-limiting step of the non-oxidative phase in the pentose phosphate pathway. Catalyzes the reversible conversion of sedheptulose-7-phosphate and D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate into erythrose-4-phosphate and beta-D-fructose 6-phosphate.

References:

[1]. K Banki, et al. Glutathione levels and sensitivity to apoptosis are regulated by changes in transaldolase expression. J Biol Chem. 1996 Dec 20;271(51):32994-3001. [Content Brief]

[2]. Sarah Schneider, et al. Replacement of a phenylalanine by a tyrosine in the active site confers fructose-6-phosphate aldolase activity to the transaldolase of Escherichia coli and human origin. J Biol Chem. 2008 Oct 31;283(44):30064-72. [Content Brief]

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