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. 1976 Apr 10;251(7):1859-63.

Leucine 2,3-aminomutase, an enzyme of leucine catabolism

  • PMID: 1270414
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Leucine 2,3-aminomutase, an enzyme of leucine catabolism

J M Poston. J Biol Chem. .
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Abstract

The initial step in the fermentation of leucine to acetate, isobutyrate, and ammonia by Clostridium sporogenes is the B12 coenzyme-dependent conversion of alpha-leucine to beta-leucine (3-amino-4-methylpentanoate). The amino group migration reaction, catalyzed by leucine 2,3-aminomutase, is reversible and is inhibited by intrinsic factor. The enzyme activity has been found in several clostridia, in rat, sheep, rhesus, and African green monkey livers, and in human leukocytes.

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