GGH


Description

The GGH (gamma-glutamyl hydrolase) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 8.

GGH can refer to the human gene GGH.

GGH hydrolyzes the polyglutamate sidechains of pteroylpolyglutamates, progressively removing gamma-glutamyl residues to produce pteroyl-alpha-glutamate (folic acid) and free glutamate. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the bioavailability of dietary pteroylpolyglutamates and the metabolism of pteroylpolyglutamates and antifolates.

GGH is also known as GATD10, GH.

Associated Diseases


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