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Choline-Phosphate Cytidylyltransferase  

Type

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Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of cytidylate (CMP) to choline phosphate to form CDPcholine. It is the rate-limiting enzyme in the choline pathway for the biosynthesis of phosphatidylcholine. Its activity is increased by glucocorticoids. EC 2.7.7.15.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9026-34-0 (CAS RN)
  • CDP-Choline Synthetase
  • CTP Phosphocholine Cytidylyl-Transferase
  • CTP Phosphocholine Cytidylyltransferase
  • CTP Phosphorylcholine Cytidyltransferase
  • Phosphocholine Cytidyltransferase
  • Phosphorylcholine Cytidyl Transferase

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