Transaminases

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Also known as:  Aminopherases;  Aminotransferases

 

Description

Transaminases are a group of Transferase Enzymes.

 

Biological Function of Transaminases

Metabolism

 Transaminases catalyze the transfer of Amino Groups from one Amino Acid to another (de-amination or transamination), using Pyruvic Acid as an intermediary.

 

Types of Transaminases

 Aspartate Aminotransferase

 GABA Transaminase

 Ornithine Aminotransferase

 

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