BioCyc:GTP-CYCLOHYDRO-I-RXN
This is the first step in the biosynthesis offolic acid.
GTP + WATER --> PROTON + FORMATE + DIHYDRONEOPTERIN-P3
GTP(4-)[C10H12N5O14P3] + H2O[H2O] = H+[H] + Formate[CH2O2] + 7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-triphosphate(4-)[C9H12N5O13P3]
DB Links
- BioCyc: GTP-CYCLOHYDRO-I-RXN
- EC Number: 3.5.4.16
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| GTP(4-) Formula: C10H12N5O14P3 |
Cytoplasm | |
| H2O Formula: H2O |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| H+ Formula: H |
Cytoplasm | |
| Formate Formula: CH2O2 |
Cytoplasm | |
| 7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-triphosphate(4-) Formula: C9H12N5O13P3 |
Cytoplasm |