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Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase

Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase is a engineering topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase rather than just read about it. In short: Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase (EC 2.7.7.27) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction The enzyme characterised from Arthrobacter and spinach combines adenosine triphosphate and glucose 1-phosphate to give adenosine diphosphate glucose (ADP-glucose), with pyrophosphate (PPi) as a byproduct. The reaction is part of starch, sucrose, and glycogen metabolism in bacteria.

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Reference excerpt

Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase (EC 2.7.7.27) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

The enzyme characterised from Arthrobacter and spinach combines adenosine triphosphate and glucose 1-phosphate to give adenosine diphosphate glucose (ADP-glucose), with pyrophosphate (PPi) as a byproduct. The reaction is part of starch, sucrose, and glycogen metabolism in bacteria. The rate limiting step in their synthesis is regulated at the level of this enzyme. In many species glycolytic intermediates act to stimulate enzyme activity while adenosine monophosphate or phosphate inhibit enzyme activity. In contrast, in many animals, the synthesis of alpha 1,4 glucans (glycogen) uses UDP-glucose as a glucose donor. In this case, the regulated step is instead the glycosyl transferase.

Nomenclature This enzyme is a transferase, specifically one transferring phosphorus-containing nucleotide groups (nucleotidyltransferases). The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:alpha-D-glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase. Other names in common use include ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase, glucose 1-phosphate adenylyltransferase, adenosine diphosphate glucose pyrophosphorylase, adenosine diphosphoglucose pyrophosphorylase, ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase, ADP-glucose synthase, ADP-glucose synthetase, ADPG pyrophosphorylase, ADP:alpha-D-glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase and AGPase.

Structural studies As of late 2007, 3 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes PDB: 1YP2, PDB: 1YP3, and PDB: 1YP4.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase

In research: Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase appears in engineering research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics EC 2.7.7, Enzymes of known structure, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase in simple terms?

Glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase (EC 2.7.7.27) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction The enzyme characterised from Arthrobacter and spinach combines adenosine triphosphate and glucose 1-phosphate to give adenosine diphosphate glucose (ADP-glucose), with pyrophosphate (PPi) as a b…

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