| Official Name |
|---|
| Cellulose synthase (GDP-forming).
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| Alternative Name(s) |
|---|
| GDP-glucose-beta-D-glucan glucosyltransferase. |
| GDP-glucose-cellulose glucosyltransferase. |
| Reaction catalysed |
|---|
| GDP-glucose + ((1->4)-beta-D-glucosyl)(n) <=> GDP + ((1->4)-beta-D-glucosyl)(n+1) |
| Comment(s) |
|---|
- Involved in the synthesis of cellulose.
- A similar enzyme utilizes UDP-glucose (cf. EC 2.4.1.12).
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| Cross-references |
|---|
| Biochemical Pathways; map number(s) | A5 |
| BRENDA | 2.4.1.29 |
| PUMA2 | 2.4.1.29 |
| PRIAM enzyme-specific profiles | 2.4.1.29 |
| KEGG Ligand Database for Enzyme Nomenclature | 2.4.1.29 |
| IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature | 2.4.1.29 |
| IntEnz | 2.4.1.29 |
| MEDLINE | Find literature relating to 2.4.1.29 |
| MetaCyc | 2.4.1.29 |
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