1-Arseno-3-phosphoglycerate

Chemical structure of 1-arseno-3-phosphoglycerate

1-Arseno-3-phosphoglycerate is a compound produced by the enzyme glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase from glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate and arsenate in the glycolysis pathway.[1] The compound is unstable and hydrolyzes spontaneously to 3-phosphoglycerate, bypassing the energy producing step of glycolysis.

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