| methionine-glyoxylate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.73 |
| Cas Number: | 116155-75-0 |
| Go Code: | 0050094 |
In enzymology, a methionine-glyoxylate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-methionine + glyoxylate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-methionine and glyoxylate, whereas its two products are 4-methylthio-2-oxobutanoate 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-methionine:glyoxylate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include methionine-glyoxylate aminotransferase, and MGAT.