Valine dehydrogenase (NADP+) explained

valine dehydrogenase (NADP)
Ec Number:1.4.1.8
Cas Number:37255-39-3
Go Code:0050391

In enzymology, a valine dehydrogenase (NADP+) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

L-valine + H2O + NADP+

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3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate + NH3 + NADPH + H+

The 3 substrates of this enzyme are L-valine, H2O, and NADP+, whereas its 4 products are 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate, NH3, NADPH, and H+.

This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-NH2 group of donors with NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-valine:NADP+ oxidoreductase (deaminating). Other names in common use include valine dehydrogenase (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), and valine dehydrogenase (NADP+).

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