The GCDH gene provides instructions for making the enzyme glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase. This enzyme is found in mitochondria, the energy-producing centers of cells. The GCDH enzyme is involved in the breakdown of the amino acids lysine, hydroxylysine, and tryptophan, which are building blocks of proteins.
Other Names
ACAD5; GCD; GCDH_HUMAN; glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase, mitochondrial; glutaryl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase isoform a precursor; glutaryl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase isoform b precursor
Related Genetics Topics
Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 2639
- OMIM: 608801
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
