transaldolase

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What does transaldolase mean?

An enzyme of the pentose phosphate pathway that catalyzes the chemical reaction sedoheptulose 7-phosphate + glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate ⇌ erythrose 4-phosphate + fructose 6-phosphate.

Where does transaldolase come from?

From trans- + aldol + -ase.

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