ME1
Function
Catalyzes the oxidative decarboxylation of (S)-malate in the presence of NADP(+) and divalent metal ions, and decarboxylation of oxaloacetate.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the malic enzymes family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in all tissues tested including liver, placenta and white adipose tissue.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
NADP-dependent malic enzyme, NADP-ME, Malic enzyme 1, ME1