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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Transferases > Acyltransferases > 2-Isopropylmalate Synthase

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2-Isopropylmalate Synthase  

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Entry terms

  • alpha Isopropylmalate Synthase
  • alpha-Isopropylmalate Synthase
  • Synthase, alpha-Isopropylmalate

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the biosynthetic pathway to LEUCINE, forming isopropyl malate from acetyl-CoA and alpha-ketoisovaleric acid. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.12.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under KETOACID-LYASES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015079

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