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Preferred term

Alanine Dehydrogenase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An NAD-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the reversible DEAMINATION of L-ALANINE to PYRUVATE and AMMONIA. The enzyme is needed for growth when ALANINE is the sole CARBON or NITROGEN source. It may also play a role in CELL WALL synthesis because L-ALANINE is an important constituent of the PEPTIDOGLYCAN layer.

Entry terms

  • 9029-06-5 (CRN)
  • L-Alanine Dehydrogenase

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MZGSK219-1

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