2-Isopropylmalate Synthase
MESHD015079
An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the biosynthetic pathway to LEUCINE, forming isopropyl malate from acetyl-CoA and alpha-ketoisovaleric acid. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.12.
Synonyms
- 2 Isopropylmalate Synthase
- Synthase, 2-Isopropylmalate
- alpha-Isopropylmalate Synthase
- alpha Isopropylmalate Synthase
- Synthase, alpha-Isopropylmalate
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