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CMP-Neu5Ac/Neu5Gc biosynthesis, animals, UDP-GlcNAc => CMP-Neu5Ac => CMP-Neu5Gc |
| Entry | M00955 |
| Name | CMP-Neu5Ac/Neu5Gc biosynthesis, animals, UDP-GlcNAc => CMP-Neu5Ac => CMP-Neu5Gc |
| Definition |
K12409 K05304 K01097 K21749 -K08080 |
| Type | Pathway module |
| Pathway | map00541 map01250 map01100 |
| Reaction | R00414 C00043 -> C00645 R02705 C00645 -> C04257 R04435 C04257 -> C06241 R01805 C06241 -> C00270 R01117 C00270 -> C00128 R01115 C00128 -> C03691 |
| RModule | RM042 Nucleotide sugar biosynthesis, type 4 |
| Comment | Neu5Gc and Neu5Ac are the most common sialic acids (Sias) in mammals. In humans, however, the CMAH gene is inactive and Neu5Gc cannot be synthesized. |