| 2-aminohexanoate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.67 |
| Cas Number: | 111310-35-1 |
| Go Code: | 0047537 |
In enzymology, a 2-aminohexanoate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-2-aminohexanoate + 2-oxoglutarate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-2-aminohexanoate and 2-oxoglutarate, whereas its two products are 2-oxohexanoate 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 L-2-aminohexanoate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include norleucine transaminase, norleucine (leucine) aminotransferase, and leucine L-norleucine: 2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.