(R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase

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The enzyme (R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase (EC 4.2.1.35) catalyzes the chemical reaction

(R)-2-methylmalate 2-methylmaleate + H2O

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (R)-2-methylmalate hydro-lyase (2-methylmaleate-forming). Other names in common use include citraconate hydratase, citraconase, citramalate hydro-lyase, (−)-citramalate hydro-lyase, and (R)-2-methylmalate hydro-lyase. This enzyme participates in valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis and c5-branched dibasic acid metabolism. It employs one cofactor, iron.

References

  • Subramanian SS, Rao MR (1968). "Purification and properties of citraconase". J. Biol. Chem. 243 (9): 2367–72. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(18)93483-6. PMID 4296839.


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