2-aminoadipate transaminase
In enzymology, 2-aminoadipate transaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
The two substrates of this enzyme are L-2-aminoadipic acid and α-Ketoglutaric acid. Its products are 2-oxoadipic acid and L-glutamic acid.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-2-aminoadipate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include alpha-aminoadipate aminotransferase, 2-aminoadipate aminotransferase, 2-aminoadipic aminotransferase, glutamic-ketoadipic transaminase, and glutamate-alpha-ketoadipate transaminase. This enzyme participates in lysine biosynthesis and lysine degradation. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.