Structured Summary
Abstract
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.
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Narrower headings
- 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase
- 4-Aminobutyrate Transaminase
- Alanine Transaminase
- Aspartate Aminotransferases
- beta-Alanine-Pyruvate Transaminase
- D-Alanine Transaminase
- Glutamate Synthase
- Glutamine-Fructose-6-Phosphate Transaminase (Isomerizing)
- Glycine Transaminase
- L-Lysine 6-Transaminase
- Leucine Transaminase
- Ornithine-Oxo-Acid Transaminase
- Succinyldiaminopimelate Transaminase
- Tryptophan Transaminase
- Tyrosine Transaminase
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Synonyms
3 entry terms
- Aminotransferase
- Aminotransferases
- Transaminase
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Transaminases. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000637. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000637
- Transaminases. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transaminase
- Transaminases. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424288