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2-Oxoglutarate dehydrogenase complex

Oxidatively decarboxylates 2-oxoglutarate to succinyl-CoA.

Citric acid cycleHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER1.2.4.2EC record
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Record type: enzyme. Oxidatively decarboxylates 2-oxoglutarate to succinyl-CoA.
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HUMAN GENESOGDHExplore gene DLSTExplore gene DLDExplore gene
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Catalyzes a step inCitric acid cycleUses2-OxoglutarateUsesCoenzyme AUsesNAD+ProducesSuccinyl-CoAProducesCarbon dioxideProducesNADHProducesProton
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Encoded byOGDHEncoded byDLSTEncoded byDLD
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Second oxidative decarboxylation

The 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase complex forms succinyl-CoA, CO2, and NADH.

Citric acid cycle · irreversible