An enzyme that catalyzes the reversible interconversion of glucose 6-phosphate and fructose 6-phosphate, and is a part of the glycolytic and gluconeogenic pathways. Deficiency of the enzyme, an autosomal recessive trait, results in liver glycogenesis and hemolytic anemia. EC 5.3.1.9.
Also Known As:
Phosphoglucose Isomerase; Glucose 6 Phosphate Isomerase; Glucosephosphate Isomerase; Isomerase, Glucose 6 Phosphate; Isomerase, Glucose-6-Phosphate; Isomerase, Glucosephosphate; Isomerase, Phosphoglucose; Isomerase, Phosphohexose; Phosphohexose Isomerase; D-Glucose-6-phosphate ketol-isomerase