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Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial
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Function: Catalyzes the biosynthesis of guanidinoacetate, the immediate precursor of creatine. Creatine plays a vital role in energy metabolism in muscle tissues. May play a role in embryonic and central nervous system development. May be involved in the response to heart failure by elevating local creatine synthesis.
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Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial
Synonyms
- Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial
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https://identifiers.org/uniprotB4DH99, https://identifiers.org/uniprotGATM_HUMAN, https://identifiers.org/uniprotB4DPI3
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Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial