| valine-pyruvate transaminase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.6.1.66 |
| Cas Number: | 132421-38-6 |
| Go Code: | 0009042 |
In enzymology, a valine-pyruvate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
L-valine + pyruvate
\rightleftharpoons
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-valine and pyruvate, whereas its two products are 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate 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-valine:pyruvate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include transaminase C, valine-pyruvate aminotransferase, and alanine-oxoisovalerate aminotransferase. This enzyme participates in valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis.