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Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (cytosolic)

Uses GTP to convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate and carbon dioxide.

GluconeogenesisHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER4.1.1.32EC record
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Record type: enzyme. Uses GTP to convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate and carbon dioxide.
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HUMAN GENESPCK1Explore gene
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Catalyzes a step inGluconeogenesisUsesOxaloacetateUsesGTPProducesPhosphoenolpyruvateProducesCarbon dioxideProducesGDPEncoded byPCK1
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Conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate

PEP carboxykinase uses GTP to decarboxylate and phosphorylate oxaloacetate.

Gluconeogenesis · irreversible