Inosine Monophosphate Dehydrogenase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** A family of enzymes that converts inosine monophosphate to xanthosine monophosphate. This reaction is the rate limiting step in de novo guanosine triphosphate (GTP) synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 1.1.1.205 - IMP Dehydrogenase - IMP Oxidoreductase - IMP:NAD+ Oxidoreductase - IMPDH - Inosinate Dehydrogenase - Inosine 5'-Monophosphate Dehydrogenase - Inosine Monophosphate Oxidoreductase - Inosine-5'-Phosphate Dehydrogenase - Inosinic Acid Dehydrogenase