UDPglucose-Hexose-1-Phosphate Uridylyltransferase

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UDPglucose-Hexose-1-Phosphate Uridylyltransferase


An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of UMP from UDPglucose to galactose 1-phosphate, forming UDPgalactose and glucose 1-phosphate. Deficiency in this enzyme is the major cause of GALACTOSEMIA. EC 2.7.7.12.


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