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Transaminase

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Transaminases are a sub-subclass of mostly pyridoxal phosphate-dependent transferase enzymes that catalyze the transfer of an amino group from a donor (generally an amino acid) to an acceptor (generally a 2-keto acid). Mediating conversion of major intermediate metabolites and reversible transamination, Transaminases are often involved in cellular nitrogen metabolism, amino acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis and in the urea and tricarboxylic acid cycles. [ ]

Term info

Label

Transaminase

Synonyms
  • Aminotransferase
  • EC 2.6.1
  • Transaminase
Legacy Concept Name

Transaminase

Preferred Name

Transaminase

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme

UMLS CUI

C0002594

code

C21489

Term relations

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