deaminase

Example:The transamination reaction involves the deaminase catalyzed conversion of alanine to pyruvate.

Definition:The enzymatic chemical process in which an amino group is transferred from an amino acid to a keto acid, coupled with the removal of a keto group from the latter to form a new amino acid.

Example:Deaminases play a central role in purine metabolism, converting purines into their corresponding uronic acids.

Definition:The process of breaking down purines in the body, which involves the activity of deaminases.

Example:Amino acid catabolism in the liver includes the action of deaminases in the deamination of glutamate.

Definition:The breakdown of amino acids into simpler compounds, which often involves the action of deaminases.