2DPG
2DPG, or 2-Deoxy-D-glucose, is a monosaccharide that is structurally similar to glucose but lacks a hydroxyl group at the second carbon atom. This modification makes it resistant to enzymatic degradation by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, a key enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway. This property is exploited in various biological and medical applications.
In biological systems, 2DPG is an important allosteric effector that binds to hemoglobin, influencing its oxygen
2DPG is also used as a diagnostic tool in medical settings. Elevated levels of 2DPG in blood
In summary, 2DPG is a significant molecule in both biological and medical contexts. Its unique structure and