proA

Gene Symbol proA
Entrez Gene 7139128
Alt Symbol -
Species Escherichia coli
Gene Type protein-coding
Description gamma-glutamyl phosphate reductase
Other Description -
Swissprots B7MQ79
Accessions B7MQ79 CAR06491 YP_002396347
Function Catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of L-glutamate 5-phosphate into L-glutamate 5-semialdehyde and phosphate. The product spontaneously undergoes cyclization to form 1-pyrroline-5- carboxylate. {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_00412}.
Subcellular Location Cytoplasm {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_00412}.
Top Pathways Arginine and proline metabolism, Biosynthesis of amino acids, Carbapenem biosynthesis