Reaction: L-lysine = (3S)-3,6-diaminohexanoate
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Systematic name: L-lysine 2,3-aminomutase
Comments: Activity is stimulated by S-adenosyl-L-methionine and pyridoxal phosphate.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, CAS registry number: 9075-20-1
References:
1. Aberhart, D.J., Lim, H.-J. and Weiller, B.H. Stereochemistry of lysine 2,3-aminomutase. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 103 (1981) 6750-6752.
2. Zappia, V. and Barker, H.A. Studies on lysine-2,3-aminomutase. Subunit structure and sulfhydryl groups. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 207 (1970) 505-513. [PMID: 5452674]