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GDP-mannose pyrophosphorylase (ManC) (GDP-MP) is a cytoplasmic protein that catalyzes the formation of GDP-mannose. GDP-mannose pyrophosphorylase (ManC) is the precursor for the mannose residues in glycoconjugates, using mannose 1-phosphate and GTP as substrates[1].

[1] Jiang H, et, al. GDP-mannose pyrophosphorylase is essential for cell wall integrity, morphogenesis and viability of Aspergillus fumigatus. Microbiology (Reading). 2008 Sep;154(Pt 9):2730-2739. DOI:10.1099/mic.0.2008/019240-0