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lactate metabolic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways involving lactate, the anion of lactic acid. [ISBN:0198547684]

Lactate metabolism is a crucial process in cellular energy production and homeostasis. It involves the conversion of pyruvate, a key molecule in cellular respiration, to lactate under conditions of low oxygen availability, such as during intense physical activity. This process, known as anaerobic glycolysis, allows for the continued production of ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell, even in the absence of sufficient oxygen.

Lactate production occurs primarily in skeletal muscle, red blood cells, and the brain, where it serves as a temporary energy source. During strenuous exercise, muscle cells switch to anaerobic glycolysis, generating lactate as a byproduct. This lactate can then be transported to other tissues, such as the liver, where it can be converted back to glucose through the Cori cycle.

Lactate metabolism is also important in maintaining cellular pH balance. During glycolysis, hydrogen ions are released, potentially leading to acidification of the intracellular environment. Lactate production helps buffer these protons, preventing a significant drop in pH.

In addition to its role in energy production and pH regulation, lactate has emerging functions in cell signaling and immune response. It can act as a signaling molecule, modulating gene expression and influencing cellular processes. Additionally, lactate can be utilized by immune cells as an energy source and may play a role in immune regulation.

The lactate metabolic process is a complex and multifaceted pathway with vital roles in cellular energy production, pH homeostasis, and potentially, cell signaling and immune function. Understanding this process is crucial for comprehending cellular metabolism, exercise physiology, and various disease states.'
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Proteins (4)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Fatty acid synthaseA fatty acid synthase that is encoded in the genome of chicken. [OMA:P12276, PRO:DNx]Gallus gallus (chicken)
Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alphaA hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q16665]Homo sapiens (human)
L-lactate dehydrogenase B chainAn L-lactate dehydrogenase B chain that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P07195]Homo sapiens (human)
L-lactate dehydrogenase A chainAn L-lactate dehydrogenase A chain that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P00338]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (69)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
malonic aciddicarboxylic acid : Any carboxylic acid containing two carboxy groups.

malonic acid : An alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid in which the two carboxy groups are separated by a single methylene group.
alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acidhuman metabolite
oxamic acidoxamic acid : A dicarboxylic acid monoamide resulting from the formal condensation of one of the carboxy groups of oxalic acid with ammonia.

Oxamic Acid: Amino-substituted glyoxylic acid derivative.
dicarboxylic acid monoamideEscherichia coli metabolite
ciclopiroxcyclic hydroxamic acid;
hydroxypyridone antifungal drug;
pyridone
antibacterial agent;
antiseborrheic
deferoxamineDeferoxamine: Natural product isolated from Streptomyces pilosus. It forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent, particularly in the mesylate form.

desferrioxamine B : An acyclic desferrioxamine that is butanedioic acid in which one of the carboxy groups undergoes formal condensation with the primary amino group of N-(5-aminopentyl)-N-hydroxyacetamide and the second carboxy group undergoes formal condensation with the hydroxyamino group of N(1)-(5-aminopentyl)-N(1)-hydroxy-N(4)-[5-(hydroxyamino)pentyl]butanediamide. It is a siderophore native to Streptomyces pilosus biosynthesised by the DesABCD enzyme cluster as a high affinity Fe(III) chelator.
acyclic desferrioxaminebacterial metabolite;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
iron chelator;
siderophore
carbonyl cyanide p-trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazonecarbonyl cyanide p-trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone : A hydrazone that is hydrazonomalononitrile in which one of the hydrazine hydrogens is substituted by a p-trifluoromethoxyphenyl group.

Carbonyl Cyanide p-Trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone: A proton ionophore that is commonly used as an uncoupling agent in biochemical studies.
aromatic ether;
hydrazone;
nitrile;
organofluorine compound
ATP synthase inhibitor;
geroprotector;
ionophore
gossypolGossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer.
3-(5'-hydroxymethyl-2'-furyl)-1-benzylindazole3-(5'-hydroxymethyl-2'-furyl)-1-benzylindazole: antineoplastic; activates platelet guanylate cyclase; a radiosensitizing agent and guanylate cyclase activator; structure in first source

lificiguat : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1H-indazole which is substituted by a benzyl group at position 1 and a 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furyl group at position 3. It is an activator of soluble guanylate cyclase and inhibits platelet aggregation.
aromatic primary alcohol;
furans;
indazoles
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
soluble guanylate cyclase activator;
vasodilator agent
guanidine hydrochlorideone-carbon compound;
organic chloride salt
protein denaturant
adenosine monophosphateAdenosine Monophosphate: Adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.adenosine 5'-phosphate;
purine ribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate
adenosine A1 receptor agonist;
cofactor;
EC 3.1.3.1 (alkaline phosphatase) inhibitor;
EC 3.1.3.11 (fructose-bisphosphatase) inhibitor;
fundamental metabolite;
micronutrient;
nutraceutical
strophanthidinStrophanthidin: 3 beta,5,14-Trihydroxy-19-oxo-5 beta-card-20(22)-enolide. The aglycone cardioactive agent isolated from Strophanthus Kombe, S. gratus and other species; it is a very toxic material formerly used as digitalis. Synonyms: Apocymarin; Corchorin; Cynotoxin; Corchorgenin.14beta-hydroxy steroid;
19-oxo steroid;
3beta-hydroxy steroid;
5beta-hydroxy steroid;
cardenolides;
steroid aldehyde
cycloheximidecycloheximide : A dicarboximide that is 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione in which one of the hydrogens attached to the carbon bearing the hydroxy group is replaced by a 3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl group. It is an antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseus.

Cycloheximide: Antibiotic substance isolated from streptomycin-producing strains of Streptomyces griseus. It acts by inhibiting elongation during protein synthesis.
antibiotic fungicide;
cyclic ketone;
dicarboximide;
piperidine antibiotic;
piperidones;
secondary alcohol
anticoronaviral agent;
bacterial metabolite;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
protein synthesis inhibitor
acriflavine chloride3,6-diamino-10-methylacridinium chloride : The 10-methochloride salt of 3,6-diaminoacridine. Note that a mixture of this compound with 3,6-diaminoacridine (proflavine) is known as acriflavine or neutral acriflavine.organic chloride saltantibacterial agent;
antiseptic drug;
carcinogenic agent;
histological dye;
intercalator
1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid : A naphthoic acid with the carboxy group at position 2 and carrying a hydroxy substituent at the 1-position. It is a xenobiotic metabolite produced by the biodegradation of phenanthrene by microorganisms.

1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd
hydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
naphthoic acid;
naphthols
bacterial xenobiotic metabolite;
fungal xenobiotic metabolite
emetineemetine : A pyridoisoquinoline comprising emetam having methoxy substituents at the 6'-, 7'-, 10- and 11-positions. It is an antiprotozoal agent and emetic. It inhibits SARS-CoV2, Zika and Ebola virus replication and displays antimalarial, antineoplastic and antiamoebic properties.

Emetine: The principal alkaloid of ipecac, from the ground roots of Uragoga (or Cephaelis) ipecacuanha or U. acuminata, of the Rubiaceae. It is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. Emetine inhibits protein synthesis in EUKARYOTIC CELLS but not PROKARYOTIC CELLS.
isoquinoline alkaloid;
pyridoisoquinoline
antiamoebic agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antiinfective agent;
antimalarial;
antineoplastic agent;
antiprotozoal drug;
antiviral agent;
autophagy inhibitor;
emetic;
expectorant;
plant metabolite;
protein synthesis inhibitor
dimethyl disulfideorganic disulfidexenobiotic metabolite
dronabinolDelta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol : A diterpenoid that is 6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromene substituted at position 1 by a hydroxy group, positions 6, 6 and 9 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a pentyl group. The principal psychoactive constituent of the cannabis plant, it is used for treatment of anorexia associated with AIDS as well as nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.

Dronabinol: A psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marihuana, hashish). The isomer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the most active form, producing characteristic mood and perceptual changes associated with this compound.
benzochromene;
diterpenoid;
phytocannabinoid;
polyketide
cannabinoid receptor agonist;
epitope;
hallucinogen;
metabolite;
non-narcotic analgesic
diallyl trisulfideorganic trisulfideanti-inflammatory agent;
antilipemic drug;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
antiprotozoal drug;
apoptosis inducer;
estrogen receptor antagonist;
insecticide;
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
diallyl disulfidediallyl disulfide : An organic disulfide where the organic group specified is allyl. It has been isolated from garlic and other species of the genus Allium.

diallyl disulfide: major constituent of garlic oil
organic disulfideantifungal agent;
antineoplastic agent;
plant metabolite
phenethyl isothiocyanatephenethyl isothiocyanate : An isothiocyanate having a phenethyl group attached to the nitrogen. It is a naturally occurring compound found in some cruciferous vegetables (e.g. watercress) and is known to possess anticancer properties.

phenethyl isothiocyanate: a dietary liver aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor; promotes urinary bladder carcinoma
isothiocyanateantineoplastic agent;
EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor;
metabolite
cannabichromene1-benzopyran
topotecantopotecan : A pyranoindolizinoquinoline used as an antineoplastic agent. It is a derivative of camptothecin and works by binding to the topoisomerase I-DNA complex and preventing religation of these 328 single strand breaks.

Topotecan: An antineoplastic agent used to treat ovarian cancer. It works by inhibiting DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE I.
pyranoindolizinoquinolineantineoplastic agent;
EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor
ursolic acidhydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
pentacyclic triterpenoid
geroprotector;
plant metabolite
epigallocatechin gallate(-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin.

epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis)
flavans;
gallate ester;
polyphenol
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
plant metabolite
panaxadiolpanaxadiol: a protopanaxadiol with the side chain cyclized into a pyran which is an artifact of acidic hydrolysis; RN refers to (3 beta,12 beta,20R)-isomertriterpenoid saponin
cryptopleurinecryptopleurine : An organic heteropentacyclic compound that is (14aR)-11,12,13,14,14a,15-hexahydro-9H-dibenzo[f,h]pyrido[1,2-b]isoquinoline substituted at positions 2, 3 and 6 by methoxy groups.

cryptopleurine: plant bark alkaloid shown to inhibit protein synthesis; RN given refers to (R)-isomer; structure
alkaloid;
alkaloid antibiotic;
aromatic ether;
organic heteropentacyclic compound
antineoplastic agent;
antiviral agent;
protein synthesis inhibitor
delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinolic acidDelta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid : A diterpenoid that is 6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromene substituted at position 1 by a hydroxy group, positions 6, 6 and 9 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a pentyl group. A biosynthetic precursor to Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of the cannabis plant.benzochromene;
diterpenoid;
hydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
phytocannabinoid;
polyketide
anti-inflammatory agent;
biomarker;
metabolite;
neuroprotective agent
epicatechin gallate(-)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of epicatechin. A natural product found in Parapiptadenia rigida.

epicatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor; RN given refers to the (cis)-isomer; structure given in first source; isolated from green tea
catechin;
gallate ester;
polyphenol
EC 3.2.1.1 (alpha-amylase) inhibitor;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
metabolite
tanshinonetanshinone: from root of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge; RN given refers to tanshinone I; cardioprotective agent and neuroprotective agentabietane diterpenoidanticoronaviral agent
gossylic nitrile-1,1'-diacetategossylic nitrile-1,1'-diacetate: inhibits human immunodeficiency virus Type I replication; structure given in first source
celastrolmonocarboxylic acid;
pentacyclic triterpenoid
anti-inflammatory drug;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
metabolite
xestoquinonexestoquinone: structure given in first source; RN given refers to the (S)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not available 5/91; isolated from the sea sponge Xestospongia sapra
gl 331GL 331: structure in first source
tanshinone vitanshinone VI: isolated from the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza; structure in first source
cryptotanshinonecryptotanshinone: from Salvia miltiorrhizaabietane diterpenoidanticoronaviral agent
tanshinone ii atashinone IIA: a cardiovascular agent with antineoplastic activity; isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza; structure in first sourceabietane diterpenoid
moracin mmoracin M: has been isolated from Morus alba L.; structure in first sourcebenzofurans
convallatoxinconvallatoxin : A cardenolide glycoside that consists of strophanthidin having a 6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl (L-rhamnosyl) group attached at position 3.

convallatoxin: PI: *CONVALLARIA (73-79)
14beta-hydroxy steroid;
19-oxo steroid;
5beta-hydroxy steroid;
alpha-L-rhamnoside;
steroid aldehyde;
steroid lactone
metabolite;
vasodilator agent
latrunculin alatrunculin A : A bicyclic macrolide natural product consisting of a 16-membered bicyclic lactone attached to the rare 2-thiazolidinone moiety. It is obtained from the Red Sea sponge Latrunculia magnifica and from the Fiji Islands sponge Cacospongia mycofijiensis. Latrunculin A inhibits actin polymerisation, microfilament organsation and microfilament-mediated processes.

latrunculin A: 16-membered macrolide attached to 2-thiazolidinone moiety; from Red Sea sponge Latrunculia magnifica; see also latrunculin B; structure given in first source
cyclic hemiketal;
macrolide;
oxabicycloalkane;
thiazolidinone
actin polymerisation inhibitor;
metabolite;
toxin
cannabidiolcannabidiol : An cannabinoid that is cyclohexene which is substituted by a methyl group at position 1, a 2,6-dihydroxy-4-pentylphenyl group at position 3, and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4.

Cannabidiol: Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract.
olefinic compound;
phytocannabinoid;
resorcinols
antimicrobial agent;
plant metabolite
fm19g11FM19G11: structure in first sourcebenzamides
stattic1-benzothiophenes;
C-nitro compound;
sulfone
antineoplastic agent;
radiosensitizing agent;
STAT3 inhibitor
luteolin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
tetrahydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
nephroprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
vomifoliol(6S,9R)-vomifoliol : A (6S)-vomifoliol with a R configuration for the hydroxy group at position 9.

blumenol A: a phytotoxin isolated from Oryza sativa Awaakamai; structure in first source

vomifoliol : A fenchane monoterpenoid that is 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one substituted by a hydroxy and a (1E)-3-hydroxybut-1-en-1-yl group at position 4.
(6S)-vomifoliolmetabolite;
phytotoxin
rutinHydroxyethylrutoside: Monohydroxyethyl derivative of rutin. Peripheral circulation stimulant used in treatment of venous disorders.disaccharide derivative;
quercetin O-glucoside;
rutinoside;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antioxidant;
metabolite
mammeisinneoflavonoidmetabolite
ginkgolic acidhydroxybenzoic acid
cerulenincerulenin : An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including Acremonium, Acrocylindrum and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function.

Cerulenin: An epoxydodecadienamide isolated from several species, including ACREMONIUM, Acrocylindrum, and Helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function.
epoxide;
monocarboxylic acid amide
antifungal agent;
antiinfective agent;
antilipemic drug;
antimetabolite;
antimicrobial agent;
fatty acid synthesis inhibitor
17-(dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin17-(dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin: structure in first source

alvespimycin : A 19-membered macrocyle that is geldanamycin in which the methoxy group attached to the benzoquinone moiety has been replaced by a 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylamino group.
1,4-benzoquinones;
ansamycin;
carbamate ester;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
Hsp90 inhibitor
bakuchiolbakuchiol: chief component of Psoralea corylifolia Linn; structure
avicularinavicularin : A quercetin O-glycoside in which an alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl residue is attached at position 3 of quercetin via a glycosidic linkage. It is isolated particularly from Juglans regia and Foeniculum vulgare.

avicularin: from Polygonum aviculare L.; RN given refers to L-isomer
alpha-L-arabinofuranoside;
monosaccharide derivative;
quercetin O-glycoside;
tetrahydroxyflavone
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
4-methylene-2-octyl-5-oxofuran-3-carboxylic acid(2R,3S)-C75 : A 4-methylidene-2-octyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid that has 2R,3S-configuration.

4-methylene-2-octyl-5-oxofuran-3-carboxylic acid: an anorectic fatty acid synthase inhibitor; structure in first source
4-methylidene-2-octyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid;
gamma-lactone
chetomin
manassantin bmanassantin B : A lignan isolated from Saururus cernuus and Saururus chinensis and has been shown to exhibit antineoplastic activity.

manassantin B: isolated from the roots of Saururus chinensis; structure in first source
benzodioxoles;
dimethoxybenzene;
lignan;
oxolanes;
secondary alcohol
antineoplastic agent;
metabolite
3-dihydroxy-6-methyl-7-(phenylmethyl)-4-propylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid3-dihydroxy-6-methyl-7-(phenylmethyl)-4-propylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid: inhibits lactate dehydrogenase A
laurenditerpenollaurenditerpenol: from the tropical marine alga Laurenciaintricata; potently inhibits HIF-1 mediated hypoxic signaling in breast tumor cells; structure in first source
px 4782-amino-3-(4'-N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylpropionic acid N-oxide: inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha
103d5r103D5R: small-molecule inhibitor of the hypoxia-inducible factor 1 pathway; structure in first source
Dihydrotanshinone Idihydrotanshinone I: extracted from Radix Salviaeabietane diterpenoidanticoronaviral agent
Moracin Pbenzofurans
adenosine monophosphateadenosine 5'-monophosphate(2-) : A nucleoside 5'-monophosphate(2-) that results from the removal of two protons from the phosphate group of adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP).nucleoside 5'-monophosphate(2-)cofactor;
fundamental metabolite;
human metabolite
3,4-dimethoxy-n-((2,2-dimethyl-2h-chromen-6-yl)methyl)-n-phenylbenzenesulfonamide3,4-dimethoxy-N-((2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromen-6-yl)methyl)-N-phenylbenzenesulfonamide: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source
k-strophanthosideK-strophanthoside: cardiac glycoside extracted from Strophanthus kombe; sugars (glucose-glucose-cymarose) are bonded with strophanthidin
ml228 probeML228 : A member of the class of 1,2,4-triazines in which the triazine ring is substituted at positions 3, 5, and 6 by pyridin-2-yl, ([biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amin, and methyl groups, respectively. It is an activator of the hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) pathway.

ML228 probe: structure in first source
1,2,4-triazines;
biphenyls;
pyridines;
secondary amino compound
hypoxia-inducible factor pathway activator
methyl 1-hydroxy-6-phenyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1h-indole-2-carboxylatemethyl 1-hydroxy-6-phenyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate: inhibits lactate dehydrogenase A; structure in first source
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(5-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2h-chromen-6-yl)ethanone2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(5-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromen-6-yl)ethanone: an Hsp90 inhibitor; structure in first source
makaluvamine fmakaluvamine F: a potent & cytotoxic marine alkaloid; structure in first source
galloflavingalloflavin: structure in first source
gossylic iminolactonegossylic iminolactone: inhibits human immunodeficiency virus type I replication; structure given in first source
gossylic lactonegossylic lactone: inhibits human immunodeficiency virus type I replication; structure given in first source