Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
pppGpp + H2O → GTP + diphosphate + H+
Enzymes: Not Available
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:RXN0-6427
References:
  • Heinemeyer EA, Richter D (1978). "Characterization of the guanosine 5'-triphosphate 3'-diphosphate and guanosine 5'-diphosphate 3'-diphosphate degradation reaction catalyzed by a specific pyrophosphorylase from Escherichia coli." Biochemistry 1978;17(25);5368-72. PMID: 365225
  • Richter D, Fehr S, Harder R (1979). "The guanosine 3',5'-bis(diphosphate) (ppGpp) cycle. Comparison of synthesis and degradation of guanosine 3',5'-bis(diphosphate) in various bacterial systems." Eur J Biochem 99(1);57-64. PMID: 114395