5-aminovalerate transaminase

Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme In enzymology, a 5-aminovalerate transaminase (Template:EC number) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

5-aminopentanoate + 2-oxoglutarate $\rightleftharpoons$ 5-oxopentanoate + L-glutamate

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are 5-aminopentanoate and 2-oxoglutarate, whereas its two products are 5-oxopentanoate 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 5-aminopentanoate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include 5-aminovalerate aminotransferase, delta-aminovalerate aminotransferase, and delta-aminovalerate transaminase. This enzyme participates in lysine degradation. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.

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