BioCyc:QUINOLINATE-SYNTHA-RXN
A reaction in quinolinate biosynthesis, required for the denovo biosynthesis of NAD.
IMINOASPARTATE + DIHYDROXY-ACETONE-PHOSPHATE --> QUINOLINATE + 2 WATER + Pi
iminoaspartate[C4H3NO4] + Glycerone phosphate[C3H7O6P] = quinolinate(2-)[C7H3NO4] + 2 H2O[H2O] + hydrogenphosphate[HO4P]
DB Links
- BioCyc: QUINOLINATE-SYNTHA-RXN
- EC Number: 2.5.1.72
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| iminoaspartate Formula: C4H3NO4 |
Cytoplasm | |
| Glycerone phosphate Formula: C3H7O6P |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| quinolinate(2-) Formula: C7H3NO4 |
Cytoplasm | |
| H2O Formula: H2O |
Cytoplasm | |
| hydrogenphosphate Formula: HO4P |
Cytoplasm |