2-Isopropylmalate Synthase
Also known as2 Isopropylmalate Synthase · Synthase, 2-Isopropylmalate · alpha-Isopropylmalate Synthase · alpha Isopropylmalate Synthase · Synthase, alpha-Isopropylmalate
Definition
An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the biosynthetic pathway to LEUCINE, forming isopropyl malate from acetyl-CoA and alpha-ketoisovaleric acid. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.12.
MeSH classification
- D08.811.913.050.614
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