| valine-3-methyl-2-oxovalerate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.32 |
| Cas Number: | 9023-14-7 |
| Go Code: | 0047301 |
In enzymology, a valine-3-methyl-2-oxovalerate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-valine + (S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
\rightleftharpoons
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-valine and (S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate, whereas its two products are 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate and L-isoleucine.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-valine:(S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include valine-isoleucine transaminase, valine-3-methyl-2-oxovalerate aminotransferase, alanine-valine transaminase, valine-2-keto-methylvalerate aminotransferase, and valine-isoleucine aminotransferase.