Gene: PHGDH
Alternate names for this Gene: 3-PGDH|3PGDH|HEL-S-113|NLS|NLS1|PDG|PGAD|PGD|PGDH|PHGDHD|SERA
Gene Summary: This gene encodes the enzyme which is involved in the early steps of L-serine synthesis in animal cells. L-serine is required for D-serine and other amino acid synthesis. The enzyme requires NAD/NADH as a cofactor and forms homotetramers for activity. Mutations in this gene have been found in a family with congenital microcephaly, psychomotor retardation and other symptoms. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found, however the full-length nature of most are not known.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 1
Location in Chromosome : 1p12
Description of this Gene: phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase
Type of Gene: protein-coding