Gene Symbol | PTS |
Entrez Gene ID | 5805 |
Full Name | 6-pyruvoyltetrahydropterin synthase |
Synonyms | PTPS |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The enzyme encoded by this gene catalyzes the elimination of inorganic triphosphate from dihydroneopterin triphosphate, which is the second and irreversible step in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin from GTP. Tetrahydrobiopterin, also known as BH(4), is an essential cofactor and regulator of various enzyme activities, including enzymes involved in serotonin biosynthesis and NO synthase activity. Mutations in this gene result in hyperphenylalaninemia. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Hyperphenylalaninemia, BH4-deficient, A, 261640 (3) |