glpD
Function
Conversion of glycerol 3-phosphate to dihydroxyacetone. Uses molecular oxygen or nitrate as electron acceptor.
Pathway
Polyol metabolism; glycerol degradation via glycerol kinase pathway; glycerone phosphate from sn-glycerol 3-phosphate (aerobic route): step 1/1.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the FAD-dependent glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase family.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
glyD, b3426, JW3389, glpD, Aerobic glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase