Structural highlights
Function
GLDA_GEOSE Catalyzes the NAD-dependent oxidation of glycerol to dihydroxyacetone (glycerone). Allows microorganisms to utilize glycerol as a source of carbon under anaerobic conditions. Is also able to use various diols as substrates, such as propan-1,2-diol, butan-2,3-diol, ethan-1,2-diol, and 3-mercapto-1,2-dihydroxypropane.[1]
Evolutionary Conservation
Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.
References
- ↑ Spencer P, Bown KJ, Scawen MD, Atkinson T, Gore MG. Isolation and characterisation of the glycerol dehydrogenase from Bacillus stearothermophilus. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1989 Feb 23;994(3):270-9. PMID:2493267
