| kynurenine-glyoxylate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.63 |
| Cas Number: | 74506-33-5 |
| Go Code: | 0047315 |
In enzymology, a kynurenine-glyoxylate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:
L-kynurenine + glyoxylate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-kynurenine and glyoxylate, whereas its two products are 4-(2-aminophenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate and glycine.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-kynurenine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (cyclizing). This enzyme is also called kynurenine-glyoxylate aminotransferase.