| (R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.2.1.35 |
| Cas Number: | 9027-92-3 |
| Go Code: | 0047508 |
The enzyme(R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase catalyzes the chemical reaction
(R)-2-methylmalate
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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 . Other names in common use include, and . This enzyme participates in valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis and c5-branched dibasic acid metabolism. It employs one cofactor, iron.