Gene:
oxoglutarate (alpha-ketoglutarate) dehydrogenase (lipoamide)
Gene ID:
208162
Symbol:
OGDH
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes one subunit of the 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase complex. This complex catalyzes the overall conversion of 2-oxoglutarate (alpha-ketoglutarate) to succinyl-CoA and CO(2) during the Krebs cycle. The protein is located in the mitocondrial matrix and uses thiamine pyrophosphate as a cofactor. A congential deficiency in 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase activity is believed to lead to hypotonia, metabolic acidosis, and hyperlactatemia.