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FGAM synthetase

Uses glutamine to add a nitrogen atom during purine-ring assembly.

Purine nucleotide synthesisHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER6.3.5.3EC record
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Record type: enzyme. Uses glutamine to add a nitrogen atom during purine-ring assembly.
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Catalyzes a step inPurine nucleotide synthesisUsesFormylglycinamide ribonucleotideUsesGlutamineUsesATPProducesFormylglycinamidine ribonucleotideProducesGlutamateProducesADPProducesInorganic phosphate
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Glutamine-dependent nitrogen addition

FGAM synthetase supplies another ring nitrogen from glutamine.

Purine nucleotide synthesis · irreversible