| succinyldiaminopimelate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.17 |
| Cas Number: | 9030-46-0 |
| Go Code: | 0009016 |
In enzymology, a succinyldiaminopimelate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
N-succinyl-L-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate + 2-oxoglutarate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are N-succinyl-L-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate and 2-oxoglutarate, whereas its two products are N-succinyl-L-2-amino-6-oxoheptanedioate and L-glutamate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is N-succinyl-L-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include succinyldiaminopimelate aminotransferase, and N-succinyl-L-diaminopimelic glutamic transaminase. This enzyme participates in lysine biosynthesis. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.