Glycine Hydroxymethyltransferase

**Definition:** A pyridoxal phosphate enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of glycine and 5,10-methylene-tetrahydrofolate to form serine. It also catalyzes the reaction of glycine with acetaldehyde to form L-threonine. EC 2.1.2.1.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.555.400.500

**Synonyms:** - Allothreonine Aldolase - Threonine Aldolase - Serine Hydroxymethylase - Serine Hydroxymethyltransferase - Serine Transhydroxymethylase - Serine Aldolase