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Galactose catabolism

Proteins (4)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
UDP-glucose 4-epimeraseEC 5.1.3.2; Galactowaldenase; UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine 4-epimerase; UDP-GalNAc 4-epimerase; UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 4-epimerase; UDP-GlcNAc 4-epimerase; 5.1.3.7; UDP-galactose 4-epimeraseHomo sapiens (human)
GalactokinaseEC 2.7.1.6; Galactose kinaseHomo sapiens (human)
Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferaseGal-1-P uridylyltransferase; EC 2.7.7.12; UDP-glucose--hexose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferaseHomo sapiens (human)
Phosphoglucomutase-1PGM 1; EC 5.4.2.2; Glucose phosphomutase 1Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
GalactoseAn aldohexose that occurs naturally in the D-form in lactose, cerebrosides, gangliosides, and mucoproteins. Deficiency of galactosyl-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALACTOSE-1-PHOSPHATE URIDYL-TRANSFERASE DEFICIENCY DISEASE) causes an error in galactose metabolism called GALACTOSEMIA, resulting in elevations of galactose in the blood.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
galactose-1-phosphate
nadA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
adenosine triphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.