Reaction 21599

Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
(R)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoate → (S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate + H2O
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:DIHYDROXYMETVALDEHYDRAT-RXN
References:
  • KANAMORI M, WIXOM RL (1963). "Studies in valine biosynthesis. V. Characteristics of the purified dihydroxyacid dehydratase from spinach leaves." J Biol Chem 238;998-1005. PMID: 13962154
  • Myers JW (1961). "Dihydroxy acid dehydrase: an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of isoleucine and valine." J Biol Chem 236;1414-8. PMID: 13727223