Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
3-oxopropanoate + L-alanine = β-alanine + pyruvate
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:2.6.1.18-RXN
References:
  • Hayaishi O, NISHIZUKA Y, TATIBANA M, TAKESHITA M, KUNO S (1961). "Enzymatic studies on the metabolism of beta-alanine." J Biol Chem 236;781-90. PMID: 13712439
  • Stinson RA, Spencer MS (1969). "Beta alanine aminotransferase (s) from a plant source." Biochem Biophys Res Commun 34(1);120-7. PMID: 5762452