encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
2-Oxoisovalerate Dehydrogenase (Acylating)
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: An NAD+ dependent enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate to 2-methylpropanoyl-CoA. It plays a role in the degradation of VALINE; LEUCINE; and ISOLEUCINE.
Other names
2 Oxoisovalerate Dehydrogenase; alpha-
Ketoisovalerate Dehydrogenase; 2-
Oxoisovalerate Dehydrogenase; alpha Ketoisovalerate Dehydrogenase; Dehydrogenase, alpha-
Ketoisovalerate; Dehydrogenase, 2-
Oxoisovalerate