| asparagine-oxo-acid transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.14 |
| Cas Number: | 9030-43-7 |
| Go Code: | 0047297 |
In enzymology, an asparagine-oxo-acid transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-asparagine + a 2-oxo acid
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-asparagine and 2-oxo acid, whereas its two products are 2-oxosuccinamate and amino acid.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-asparagine:2-oxo-acid aminotransferase. This enzyme is also called asparagine-keto acid aminotransferase. This enzyme participates in alanine and aspartate metabolism and tetracycline biosynthesis. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.