Udp Glucose 6 Dehydrogenase is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| UGDH | |
|---|---|
| UDP-Glucose 6-Dehydrogenase | |
| Protein Name | UDP-Glucose 6-Dehydrogenase |
| Gene | UGDH |
| UniProt ID | Q9Y2K2 |
| PDB ID | 1DLN |
| Molecular Weight | 49 kDa |
| Subcellular Localization | Cytoplasm |
| Protein Family | UDP-glucose dehydrogenase family |
UGDH (UDP-Glucose 6-Dehydrogenase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the NAD-dependent oxidation of UDP-glucose to UDP-glucuronic acid.
UGDH is a 463-amino acid enzyme:
UGDH catalyzes:
The study of Udp Glucose 6 Dehydrogenase has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.