Gene Symbol | Upb1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 116593 |
Full Name | beta-ureidopropionase 1 |
Synonyms | Bup1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | catalyzes the biosynthesis of beta-alanine; the third and final step in the catabolism of the pyrimidine bases uracil or thymine to produce beta-alanine or 2-methyl-beta-alanine [RGD, Feb 2006]. |