transamination

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transamination The transfer of the amino group (—NH2) from an amino acid to an acceptor (chemically a keto‐acid or oxo‐acid). Pyridoxal phosphate, the metabolically active form of vitamin B6, acts as the intermediate carrier of the amino group (i.e. it is a coenzyme). The enzymes catalysing the reaction are known as transaminases or aminotransferases.

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