GeneGENE RECORD

PGD

PGD contributes to 6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase.

Pentose phosphate pathwayHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER5226NCBI Gene record
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Record type: gene. PGD contributes to 6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase.
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This gene contributes to PGDIts enzyme and pathway connections are listed below.

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Enzyme reactions

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Oxidative decarboxylation

6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase releases CO2 and makes a second NADPH.

Pentose phosphate pathway · irreversible