Enzymatic formation of alpha-isopropylmalic acid, an intermediate in leucine biosynthesis.
1963
M STRASSMAN, and
L N CECI
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007930
Leucine
An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation.
L-Leucine,Leucine, L-Isomer,L-Isomer Leucine,Leucine, L Isomer
D008293
Malates
Derivatives of malic acid (the structural formula: (COO-)2CH2CHOH), including its salts and esters.
D004798
Enzymes
Biological molecules that possess catalytic activity. They may occur naturally or be synthetically created. Enzymes are usually proteins, however CATALYTIC RNA and CATALYTIC DNA molecules have also been identified.
Biocatalyst,Enzyme,Biocatalysts
D015003
Yeasts
A general term for single-celled rounded fungi that reproduce by budding. Brewers' and bakers' yeasts are SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE; therapeutic dried yeast is YEAST, DRIED.