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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. Also capable of catalyzing the synthesis of a range of neuroactive guanidino compounds by utilizing alternative amidine donors and acceptors for the transamidination reaction.
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Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial
Synonyms
- Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial
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Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial