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superpathway of L-alanine biosynthesis

Proteins (7)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Alanine racemase, biosyntheticEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
Branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferaseBCAT; EC 2.6.1.42; Transaminase BEscherichia coli K-12
Alanine racemase, catabolicEC 5.1.1.1Escherichia coli K-12
Valine--pyruvate aminotransferaseEC 2.6.1.66; Alanine--valine transaminase; Transaminase CEscherichia coli K-12
Cysteine desulfurase IscSEC 2.8.1.7; NifS protein homolog; ThiI transpersulfidase; TusA transpersulfidaseEscherichia coli K-12
Glutamate-pyruvate aminotransferase AlaAEC 2.6.1.2Escherichia coli K-12
Glutamate-pyruvate aminotransferase AlaCEC 2.6.1.2Escherichia 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)
alpha-Ketoglutarate
alpha-keto-isovaleric acid
glutamate
CysteineA thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE.
beta-chloro-D-alanine
CycloserineAntibiotic substance produced by Streptomyces garyphalus.