OBO ID: GO:0045254
Term Name: pyruvate dehydrogenase complex Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase complex
  • pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (lipoamide)
Definition: A multi-enzyme complex that catalyzes the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA. The complex comprises multiple copies of three enzymes referred to as E1, E2 and E3: pyruvate dehydrogenase (E1, which may be a homodimer or a heterotetramer of two alpha and two beta subunits, depending on species), dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase (E2), and dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (E3). Additional proteins may also be present. 36863425
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available