CTP synthase 1
Definition:
This enzyme is involved in the de novo synthesis of CTP, a precursor of DNA, RNA and phospholipids. Catalyzes the ATP-dependent amination of UTP to CTP with either L-glutamine or ammonia as a source of nitrogen. This enzyme and its product, CTP, play a crucial role in the proliferation of activated lymphocytes and therefore in immunity.
References:
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[1]. Emmanuel Martin, et al. CTP synthase 1 deficiency in humans reveals its central role in lymphocyte proliferation. Nature. 2014 Jun 12;510(7504):288-92. [Content Brief]
[2]. Gil-Soo Han, et al. Expression of Human CTP synthetase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae reveals phosphorylation by protein kinase A. J Biol Chem. 2005 Nov 18;280(46):38328-36. [Content Brief]
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