| beta-alanine-pyruvate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.18 |
| Cas Number: | 9030-47-1 |
| Go Code: | 0016223 |
| Width: | 270 |
In enzymology, a beta-alanine-pyruvate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-alanine + 3-oxopropanoate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-alanine and 3-oxopropanoate, whereas its two products are pyruvate and beta-alanine.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-alanine:3-oxopropanoate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include beta-alanine-pyruvate aminotransferase, and beta-alanine-alpha-alanine transaminase. This enzyme participates in 4 metabolic pathways: alanine and aspartate metabolism, valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation, beta-alanine metabolism, and propanoate metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.