title: A method for the synthesis of D-3-phospho[U-14C]glycerate.
abstract: An enzymatic method for the synthesis of radioactive D-3-phosphoglycerate from commercially available D-[U-14C]fructose 1,6-diphosphate is described. The unique aspect of this procedure is the substitution of arsenate for phosphate in the glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase reaction. The 1-arseno-3-phosphoglycerate formed spontaneously hydrolyzes to form the D-3-phosphoglycerate product. The methods detailed below for the synthesis, isolation, and analysis of the 3-phospho[U-14C]glycerate product are relatively easy.
mesh_terms: D002250:Carbon Radioisotopes; D005635:Fructosediphosphates; D005988:Glyceric Acids / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D007553:Isotope Labeling / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D002250:Carbon Radioisotopes; D005635:Fructosediphosphates; D005988:Glyceric Acids; C005156:3-phosphoglycerate; C029063:fructose-1,6-diphosphate