transaminase

transaminase

 [trans-am´ĭ-nās]

any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the reversible transfer of an amino group from a donor, usually an amino acid, to an acceptor, usually a 2-keto acid. Most use pyridoxal phosphate as a coenzyme.

transaminase

(trăns-ăm′ə-nās′, -nāz′, trănz-)

n.

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination. Also called aminotransferase.

a·mi·no·trans·fer·ase

(ă-mē'nō-trans'fĕr-ās)

[EC sub-group 2.6.1] Enzyme transferring amino groups between an amino acid to (usually) a 2-keto acid.
Synonym(s): aminopherase, transaminase.

transaminase

Any enzyme that catalyses the transfer of amino groups in the metabolism of amino acids (transamination). Also known as aminotransferase.

transaminase

an enzyme that transfers amino (NH₂) groups. see TRANSAMINATION.