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Nitrogenous Group Transferases
Medical Definition: | Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of nitrogenous groups, primarily amino groups, from a donor, generally an amino acid, to an acceptor, usually a 2-oxoacid. EC 2.6. |
Guide Notes: | DF: N GROUP TRANSFERASES |
CAS Number: | EC 2.6 |
Transaminases - A subclass of enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of an amino group from a donor (generally an amino acid) to an acceptor (generally a 2-keto acid). Most of these enzymes are pyridoxyl phosphate proteins. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 2.6.1. |
Nitrogenous Group Transferases Medical Definitions and Terms
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