2-Aminoadipate Transaminase (also known as 2 Aminoadipate Transaminase, Transaminase, 2-Aminoadipate): A PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE containing enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of amino group of L-2-aminoadipate onto 2-oxoglutarate to generate 2-oxoadipate and L-GLUTAMATE.

NIH MeSH · D051307Chemicals and Drugs

2-Aminoadipate Transaminase

Also known as2 Aminoadipate Transaminase · Transaminase, 2-Aminoadipate · alpha-Aminoadipate Aminotransferase · alpha Aminoadipate Aminotransferase · Aminotransferase, alpha-Aminoadipate · 2-Aminoadipate Aminotransferase · 2 Aminoadipate Aminotransferase · Aminotransferase, 2-Aminoadipate · 2-Aminoadipate-2-Oxoglutarate Aminotransferase · 2 Aminoadipate 2 Oxoglutarate Aminotransferase · Aminotransferase, 2-Aminoadipate-2-Oxoglutarate

Definition

A PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE containing enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of amino group of L-2-aminoadipate onto 2-oxoglutarate to generate 2-oxoadipate and L-GLUTAMATE.

MeSH classification

  • D08.811.913.477.700.120

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Common questions about 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase

What does 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase mean in medicine?
A PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE containing enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of amino group of L-2-aminoadipate onto 2-oxoglutarate to generate 2-oxoadipate and L-GLUTAMATE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase known by any other names?
Yes. 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase is also referred to as 2 Aminoadipate Transaminase, Transaminase, 2-Aminoadipate, alpha-Aminoadipate Aminotransferase, alpha Aminoadipate Aminotransferase in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 2-Aminoadipate Transaminase sit in the medical classification?
2-Aminoadipate Transaminase falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D08.811.913.477.700.120). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D051307) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗