| aminolevulinate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.43 |
| Cas Number: | 9012-46-8 |
| Go Code: | 0047665 |
In enzymology, an aminolevulinate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
5-aminolevulinate + pyruvate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are 5-aminolevulinate and pyruvate, whereas its two products are 4,5-dioxopentanoate and L-alanine.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 5-aminolevulinate:pyruvate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include . This enzyme participates in porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.