AIR carboxylation
AIR carboxylase adds carbon dioxide to form CAIR.
Purine nucleotide synthesis · irreversibleBUILD UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Learn about Carboxyaminoimidazole ribonucleotide
Carboxyaminoimidazole ribonucleotide is a small molecule that cells make, use, or change in connected metabolic reactions.
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At a glance
Carbon backbone 9 CThis carbon count is shown where it is defined for the molecule.
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STRUCTURED REACTIONS
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Aspartate addition
SAICAR synthetase adds aspartate to CAIR using ATP.
Purine nucleotide synthesis · irreversible