| lysine-pyruvate 6-transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.71 |
| Cas Number: | 114189-79-6 |
| Go Code: | 0050065 |
In enzymology, a lysine-pyruvate 6-transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-lysine + pyruvate ⇌ L-2-aminoadipate 6-semialdehyde + L-alanine
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-lysine and pyruvate, whereas its two products are L-2-aminoadipate 6-semialdehyde 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 L-lysine:pyruvate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include lysine-pyruvate aminotransferase, and Lys-AT.