Chemicals and Drugs

UDPglucose 4-Epimerase

A necessary enzyme in the metabolism of galactose. It reversibly catalyzes the conversion of UDPglucose to UDPgalactose. NAD+ is an essential component for enzymatic activity. EC 5.1.3.2.

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A necessary enzyme in the metabolism of galactose. It reversibly catalyzes the conversion of UDPglucose to UDPgalactose. NAD+ is an essential component for enzymatic activity. EC 5.1.3.2.

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18 entry terms
  • UDP Galactose Epimerase
  • UDP Glucose Epimerase
  • UDP-Galactose 4-Epimerase
  • UDP-Glucose 4-Epimerase
  • UDPgalactose 4-Epimerase
  • Uridine Diphosphate Glucose Epimerase
  • 4-Epimerase, UDP-Galactose
  • 4-Epimerase, UDP-Glucose
  • 4-Epimerase, UDPgalactose
  • 4-Epimerase, UDPglucose
  • Epimerase, UDP Galactose
  • Epimerase, UDP Glucose
  • Galactose Epimerase, UDP
  • Glucose Epimerase, UDP
  • UDP Galactose 4 Epimerase
  • UDP Glucose 4 Epimerase
  • UDPgalactose 4 Epimerase
  • UDPglucose 4 Epimerase

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

98(75); for UDPGALACTOSE 4-EPIMERASE use GALACTOSE EPIMERASE (NM) 1977-98; for UDP-GALACTOSE 4-EPIPMERASE use GALACTOSE EPIMERASE (NM) 1977-98

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  • Carbohydrate Isomerases (1973-1974)
  • Galactose (1973-1974)
  • Glucose (1973-1974)
  • Uridine Diphosphate Sugars (1973-1974)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. UDPglucose 4-Epimerase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014534. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014534
  2. UDPglucose 4-Epimerase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76852737