D-Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate is a common molecule in living organisms, serving as an important intermediate in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, and as a sugar product of the Calvin cycle. It is involved in the biosynthesis of tryptophan and thiamin, and is released as an aldehyde by aldolase or triose phosphate isomerase, forming adducts with thiols.
- Essential intermediate in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis
- Key sugar product of the Calvin cycle
- Participates in the biosynthesis of tryptophan and thiamin
- Released as an aldehyde by aldolase or triose phosphate isomerase
- Forms adducts with thiols
- Functions as a human endogenous metabolite