Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:12:28 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:31 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054441
Metabolite Identification
Common NameD-threonate
DescriptionD-threonate is a carbohydrate metabolite belonging to the class of sugar acids. It is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly those related to the metabolism of four-carbon compounds. The enzymatic conversion of D-threonate is facilitated by a series of enzymes, including ethylene glycol dehydrogenase, D-threose aldolase, and D-threonate dehydratase, which work sequentially to transform it into other metabolites (PMID:37024485 ). Additionally, D-threonate participates in novel catabolic pathways alongside its epimeric forms, l-threonate and d-erythronate, leading to the production of dihydroxyacetone phosphate and carbon dioxide (PMID:27402745 ). The DUF1537 protein family plays a critical role in these pathways, highlighting the complexity of D-threonate's metabolic interactions. Furthermore, its physiological relevance has been explored in various studies, including those examining the effects of calcium D-threonate and other compounds on cellular processes (PMID:15807273 ). Overall, D-threonate serves as a significant intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism, illustrating its importance in biochemical research.
Structure
Synonyms
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THREONATE ionChEBI
THREONic acid ionGenerator
D-Threonic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC4H7O5
Average Mass135.0954
Monoisotopic Mass135.029348334
IUPAC Name(2S,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate
Traditional NameD-threonate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](O)(CO)[C@]([H])(O)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H8O5/c5-1-2(6)3(7)4(8)9/h2-3,5-7H,1H2,(H,8,9)/p-1/t2-,3+/m1/s1
InChI KeyJPIJQSOTBSSVTP-GBXIJSLDSA-M