About The Medical Condition Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase

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Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase

Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase?

An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the reaction 7,8-dihyrofolate and NADPH to yield 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolate and NADPH+, producing reduced folate for amino acid metabolism, purine ring synthesis, and the formation of deoxythymidine monophosphate. Methotrexate and other folic acid antagonists used as chemotherapeutic drugs act by inhibiting this enzyme. (Dorland, 27th ed) EC 1.5.1.3.

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