Serine racemase
Definition:
Catalyzes the synthesis of D-serine from L-serine. D-serine is a key coagonist with glutamate at NMDA receptors. Has dehydratase activity towards both L-serine and D-serine.
References:
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[1]. J De Miranda, et al. Human serine racemase: moleular cloning, genomic organization and functional analysis. Gene. 2000 Oct 3;256(1-2):183-8. [Content Brief]
[2]. Myron A Smith, et al. The structure of mammalian serine racemase: evidence for conformational changes upon inhibitor binding. J Biol Chem. 2010 Apr 23;285(17):12873-81. [Content Brief]
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