EC number 2.7.8.2 ExPASy NiceZyme view | CAS number 9026-13-5 | |
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In enzymology, a diacylglycerol cholinephosphotransferase (EC 2.7.8.2) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are CDP-choline and 1,2-diacylglycerol, whereas its two products are CMP and phosphatidylcholine.
Classification
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring non-standard substituted phosphate groups.
Nomenclature
The systematic name of this enzyme class is CDP choline:1,2-diacylglycerol cholinephosphotransferase. Other names in common use include:
Biological role
This enzyme participates in 3 metabolic pathways: aminophosphonate metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and ether lipid metabolism.
References
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