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D-Alanine Metabolism

Proteins (6)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Alanine racemase, biosyntheticEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
D-alanine--D-alanine ligase BEC 6.3.2.4; D-Ala-D-Ala ligase B; D-alanylalanine synthetase BEscherichia coli K-12
Alanine racemase, catabolicEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
Murein tetrapeptide carboxypeptidaseEC 3.4.17.13; LD-carboxypeptidase A; Muramoyltetrapeptide carboxypeptidaseEscherichia coli K-12
D-amino acid dehydrogenaseEC 1.4.99.-; D-alanine dehydrogenaseEscherichia coli K-12
D-alanine--D-alanine ligase AEC 6.3.2.4; D-Ala-D-Ala ligase A; D-alanylalanine synthetase AEscherichia coli K-12

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
pyruvic acidAn intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Orthophosphate
Adenosine TriphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
alanylalanine, (D)-isomer
alanineA non-essential amino acid that occurs in high levels in its free state in plasma. It is produced from pyruvate by transamination. It is involved in sugar and acid metabolism, increases IMMUNITY, and provides energy for muscle tissue, BRAIN, and the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.