| Name
|
 GATM
|
| Full Name |
Glycine amidinotransferase, mitochondrial |
| Synonyms |
L-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase, Transamidinase | AGAT |
| Primary ID |
P50440 |
| Links |
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| Type |
protein |
| Relations |
0 |
| 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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