The GRHPR gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called glyoxylate and hydroxypyruvate reductase. This enzyme plays a role in preventing the buildup of a potentially harmful substance called glyoxylate by converting it to a substance called glycolate, which is easily excreted from the body. Additionally, this enzyme can convert a compound called hydroxypyruvate to D-glycerate, which is eventually converted to the simple sugar glucose (by other enzymes) and used for energy.
Other Names
D-glycerate dehydrogenase; GLXR; glyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase; GRHPR_HUMAN; PH2
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Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 9380
- OMIM: 604296
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
