Biology:5-aminovalerate transaminase

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Short description: Class of enzymes
5-aminovalerate transaminase
Identifiers
EC number2.6.1.48
CAS number37277-97-7
Databases
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BRENDABRENDA entry
ExPASyNiceZyme view
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MetaCycmetabolic pathway
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Gene OntologyAmiGO / QuickGO

In enzymology, a 5-aminovalerate transaminase (EC 2.6.1.48) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

5-aminopentanoate + 2-oxoglutarate [math]\displaystyle{ \rightleftharpoons }[/math] 5-oxopentanoate + L-glutamate

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are 5-aminopentanoate and 2-oxoglutarate, whereas its two products are 5-oxopentanoate and L-glutamate.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 5-aminopentanoate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include 5-aminovalerate aminotransferase, delta-aminovalerate aminotransferase, and delta-aminovalerate transaminase. This enzyme participates in lysine degradation. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.

References

  • "Metabolism of L-lysine by bacterial enzymes. IV. delta-Aminovaleric acid-glutamic acid transaminase". J. Biochem. (Tokyo) 48 (3): 412–420. 1960.