Biosynthesis of UDP-GlcA: Via UDPGDH or themyo-inositol oxidation pathway?
- 1 March 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology
- Vol. 139 (1) , 46-49
- https://doi.org/10.1080/11263500500056161
Abstract
UDP-d-glucuronic acid (UDP-GlcA) is a key intermediate in the synthesis of other UDP-sugars and also an important glucuronosyl donor for cell wall polysaccharide synthesis. UDP-GlcA can be synthesised via two routes in plants: the myo-inositol oxidation pathway and a pathway involving UDP-glucose dehydrogenase (UDPGDH)-catalysed oxidation of UDP-glucose (UDP-Glc). This review discusses the synthesis of UDPGlcA within the context of cell wall biosynthesis.Keywords
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