2-aminoadipate transaminase
Class of enzymes
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In enzymology, 2-aminoadipate transaminase (EC 2.6.1.39) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
The two substrates of this enzyme are L-2-aminoadipic acid and α-Ketoglutaric acid. Its products are 2-oxoadipic acid and L-glutamic acid.[1][2]
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-2-aminoadipate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include alpha-aminoadipate aminotransferase, 2-aminoadipate aminotransferase, 2-aminoadipic aminotransferase, glutamic-ketoadipic transaminase, and glutamate-alpha-ketoadipate transaminase. This enzyme participates in lysine biosynthesis and lysine degradation. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.[3]
