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L-alanine degradation I

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Alanine racemase, biosyntheticEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
Alanine racemase, catabolicEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
D-amino acid dehydrogenaseEC 1.4.99.-; D-alanine dehydrogenaseEscherichia coli K-12

Compounds (5)

CompoundDescription
Ammonium
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)
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)
CycloserineAntibiotic substance produced by Streptomyces garyphalus.
Flavin-Adenine DinucleotideA condensation product of riboflavin and adenosine diphosphate. The coenzyme of various aerobic dehydrogenases, e.g., D-amino acid oxidase and L-amino acid oxidase. (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p972)