| aspartate-phenylpyruvate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.70 |
| Cas Number: | 99533-45-6 |
| Go Code: | 0047319 |
In enzymology, an aspartate-phenylpyruvate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-aspartate + phenylpyruvate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-aspartate and phenylpyruvate, whereas its two products are oxaloacetate and L-phenylalanine.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-aspartate:phenylpyruvate aminotransferase. This enzyme is also called aspartate-phenylpyruvate aminotransferase.